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Crime in Seaford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Seaford. Key points include:
There were 513 total crimes in Seaford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaford is 5,701.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaford is 1,133.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Seaford is 4,567.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Seaford is 169.02% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Seaford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Seaford / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 513 | 5,701.3 | 2,106.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 102 | 1,133.6 | 360.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 188.9 | 47.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 80 | 889.1 | 292.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 411 | 4,567.7 | 1,745.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 15 | 166.7 | 175.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 377 | 4,189.8 | 1,361.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 211.2 | 208.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Seaford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Seaford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Seaford is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Seaford is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Seaford is $310,072.
The median income in Seaford is $54,016.
Seaford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Seaford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Seaford | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Seaford, DE Weather
The average high in Seaford is 67.1° and the average low is 46.3°.
There are 70.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.2 inches of precipitation each year with 11.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Seaford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Seaford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Seaford
The current population in Seaford is 8,485. The population has increased 22.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,485 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 8,255 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 8,055 | 2.6% |
| 2021 | 7,852 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 7,897 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 7,715 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 7,572 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 7,447 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,417 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,290 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 7,163 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,096 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 7,018 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,985 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 6,945 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Seaford
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Seaford is:
49.0% White with 4,154 White residents.
22.4% African American with 1,897 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 103 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 27 Other residents.
14.6% Two Or More with 1,240 Two Or More residents.
12.5% Hispanic with 1,061 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 22.4% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 14.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Seaford
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Seaford is 54.7% female with 4,643 female residents.
Seaford is 45.3% male with 3,842 male residents.
| Gender | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Seaford for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Seaford completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Seaford completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Seaford completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Seaford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Seaford completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Seaford completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Seaford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Seaford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Seaford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Seaford, Delaware
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5.9% of households in Seaford earn Less than $10,000.
7.4% of households in Seaford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.9% of households in Seaford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Seaford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Seaford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Seaford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.4% of households in Seaford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.9% of households in Seaford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Seaford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.5% of households in Seaford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Seaford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.9% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
