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Crime in Elsmere summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Elsmere. Key points include:
There were 124 total crimes in Elsmere in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsmere is 2,021.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsmere is 244.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Elsmere is 1,776.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Elsmere is -4.63% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Elsmere Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elsmere / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 124 | 2,021.2 | 2,106.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 244.5 | 360.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 16.3 | 47.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 228.2 | 292.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 109 | 1,776.7 | 1,745.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 244.5 | 175.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 72 | 1,173.6 | 1,361.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 358.6 | 208.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Elsmere summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Elsmere. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Elsmere is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Elsmere is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Elsmere is $239,941.
The median income in Elsmere is $67,944.
Elsmere's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Elsmere Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Elsmere | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 101 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Elsmere, DE Weather
The average high in Elsmere is 64.2° and the average low is 45.1°.
There are 75.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.8 inches of precipitation each year with 12.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Elsmere |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Elsmere Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Elsmere
The current population in Elsmere is 6,203. The population has increased 1.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,203 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 6,189 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,194 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 6,167 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 5,814 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 5,943 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 6,049 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,097 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,137 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 6,154 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,149 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,159 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,131 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,119 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,103 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elsmere
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Elsmere is:
41.5% White with 2,573 White residents.
18.2% African American with 1,126 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 18 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 120 Two Or More residents.
38.1% Hispanic with 2,366 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 18.2% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 38.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Elsmere
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Elsmere is 47.6% female with 2,953 female residents.
Elsmere is 52.4% male with 3,250 male residents.
| Gender | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elsmere for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Elsmere completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Elsmere completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Elsmere completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Elsmere completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Elsmere completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Elsmere completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Elsmere completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Elsmere completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Elsmere completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Elsmere, Delaware
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7.3% of households in Elsmere earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Elsmere earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Elsmere earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Elsmere earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.2% of households in Elsmere earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Elsmere earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Elsmere earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.2% of households in Elsmere earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Elsmere earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Elsmere earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.2% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
