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Smyrna, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
13,165
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,054
ZIP codes
0
Smyrna and its ZIP codes
Smyrna at a glance
- Smyrna is about 3.9 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 79 cities and towns in Delaware.
- The median household income is $67,048, 21% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,400 (17% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,534 a month.
Local data for Smyrna, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smyrna, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,048
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,534/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,748), Puerto Ricans (1,172), German Americans (1,172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Smyrna.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Smyrna, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smyrna, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smyrna, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Smyrna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaytonTown | 1.5 mi | 1.9 |
| KentonTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CheswoldTown | 5.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LeipsicTown | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| TownsendTown | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| HartlyTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| DoverCity | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| OdessaTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddletownTown | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| Millington, MDTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Little CreekTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WyomingTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Templeville, MDTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smyrna, DE in?
- Smyrna is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Smyrna, DE?
- About 13,165 people live in Smyrna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smyrna?
- Nearby places include Clayton (1.5 mi), Kenton (5.7 mi), Cheswold (5.8 mi), Leipsic (6.4 mi), Townsend (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023