Elsmere, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Elsmere, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,943
Unemployment
5.1%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$174,700
Median Income
$61,275
Median Rent
$1,035
Elsmere SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
7
Elsmere, DE Crime Report
144
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,414.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-2.50%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elsmere / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 144 | 2,414.9 | 2,674.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 184.5 | 422.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 83.9 | 81.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 100.6 | 304.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 133 | 2,230.4 | 2,252.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 37 | 620.5 | 304.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 74 | 1,241.0 | 1,782.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 368.9 | 164.7 | 219.9 |
Elsmere, DE Cost Of Living
107
Elsmere's Overall Cost Of Living
Elsmere's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elsmere | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 116 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 121 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 93 | 100 | |
Elsmere, DE Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Adam Moss | CC BY-SA 2.0
Rankings for Elsmere in Delaware
Map Of Elsmere, DE
Best Places Around Elsmere
1
Swarthmore, PA
Population 6,318
2
Folsom, PA
Population 8,913
3
Kennett Square, PA
Population 6,190
4
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA
Population 7,980
5
Prospect Park, PA
Population 440
6
West Chester, PA
Population 20,034
7
Ridley Park, PA
Population 7,048
8
Norwood, PA
Population 5,893
9
Media, PA
Population 5,487
10
Woodlyn, PA
Population 9,178
Population over time in Elsmere
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 62.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 12.6% | 21.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 9.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Elsmere
| Gender | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elsmere for adults over 25
| Education | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elsmere, Delaware
| Income | Elsmere | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
