Seaford, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Seaford, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,897
Unemployment
9.4%
Poverty
17.1%
Median Home
$167,700
Median Income
$52,840
Median Rent
$868
Seaford SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
6
Seaford, DE Crime Report
530
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,507.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
177.37%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seaford / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 530 | 6,507.1 | 2,393.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 88 | 1,080.4 | 431.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 12 | 147.3 | 70.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 67 | 822.6 | 327.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 442 | 5,426.6 | 1,961.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 687.5 | 254.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 377 | 4,628.6 | 1,538.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 110.5 | 168.7 | 246.0 |
Seaford, DE Cost Of Living
101
Seaford's Overall Cost Of Living
Seaford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Seaford | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 85 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
Seaford, DE Photos
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Rankings for Seaford in Delaware
Map Of Seaford, DE
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Population over time in Seaford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,897 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 7,572 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 7,447 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 7,417 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 7,290 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 7,163 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,096 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 7,018 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,985 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,945 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seaford
| Race | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 26.2% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 9.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Seaford
| Gender | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seaford for adults over 25
| Education | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Seaford, Delaware
| Income | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 7.6% | 8.3% |
