Elsmere, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Elsmere, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,814
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
15.1%
Median Home
$177,800
Median Income
$62,377
Median Rent
$1,083
Elsmere SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
7
Elsmere, DE Crime Report
139Total Crimes
2,375.7Total Crimes / 100k People
1.26%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elsmere / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 139 | 2,375.7 | 2,393.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 495.6 | 431.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.1 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 68.4 | 70.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 410.2 | 327.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 110 | 1,880.0 | 1,961.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 290.5 | 254.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 70 | 1,196.4 | 1,538.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 393.1 | 168.7 | 246.0 |
Elsmere, DE Cost Of Living
103Elsmere's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elsmere | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 124 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 94 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
Elsmere, DE Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Adam Moss | CC BY-SA 2.0
Rankings for Elsmere in Delaware
Map Of Elsmere, DE
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Population over time in Elsmere
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,814 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 6,049 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,097 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,137 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,154 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,149 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,159 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 6,131 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,119 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,103 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elsmere
| Race | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.8% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 9.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elsmere
| Gender | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elsmere for adults over 25
| Education | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elsmere, Delaware
| Income | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.0% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.9% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 7.6% | 8.3% |
