Claymont, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

9,343

Unemployment

5.5%

Poverty

12.1%

Median Home

$209,400

Median Income

$57,348

Median Rent

$1,117

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Claymont SnackAbility

6
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Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Claymont, DE Cost Of Living

110
Claymont's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Claymont	Delaware	National Average
Overall	110	113	100

Services	108	111	100
Groceries	125	118	100
Health	114	103	100
Housing	103	122	100
Transportation	111	110	100
Utilities	86	97	100

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Claymont, DE Photos

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Rankings for Claymont in Delaware

Ranks #8 in Worst Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #0 in Best Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #0 in Cheapest Places To Live In Delaware

Map Of Claymont, DE

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Population over time in Claymont

Year	Population	% Change
2020	9,343	7.7%
2019	8,676	-0.4%
2018	8,707	-2.6%
2017	8,943	-1.3%
2016	9,060	-2.0%
2015	9,242	7.6%
2014	8,588	6.8%
2013	8,043	3.0%
2012	7,805	3.9%
2011	7,511	-

Race / Ethnicity in Claymont

White

55.0% (5,141)

African American

27.0% (2,525)

American Indian

0.7% (65)

Asian

6.3% (586)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

2.4% (226)

Hispanic

8.6% (800)

Race	Claymont	DE	USA
White	55.0%	61.5%	60.1%
African American	27.0%	21.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.7%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	6.3%	4.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.4%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	8.6%	9.4%	18.2%

Gender in Claymont

Female

50.0% (4,673)

Male

50.0% (4,670)

Gender	Claymont	DE	USA
Female	50.0%	51.7%	50.8%
Male	50.0%	48.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Claymont for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (280)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (467)

High School / GED

35.0% (3,270)

Some College

22.0% (2,055)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (654)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (1,494)

Master's Degree

10.0% (934)

Professional Degree

1.0% (93)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (93)

Education	Claymont	DE	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	35.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Claymont, Delaware

Less than $10,000

2.3% (21,480)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.9% (64,442)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.8% (63,718)

$25,000 to $34,999

14.9% (139,264)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.7% (81,337)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.0% (177,157)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.1% (112,714)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.7% (184,398)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (59,374)

$200,000 or more

3.3% (30,411)

Income	Claymont	DE	USA
Less than $10,000	2.3%	5.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.9%	3.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.8%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	14.9%	8.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.7%	11.7%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.0%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.1%	13.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.7%	17.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	7.7%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.3%	7.6%	8.3%