Smyrna, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Smyrna, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,694
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty
11.1%
Median Home
$210,300
Median Income
$59,830
Median Rent
$1,183
Smyrna SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
3
Smyrna, DE Crime Report
291
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,422.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
3.27%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Smyrna / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 291 | 2,422.8 | 2,393.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 408.0 | 431.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 41.6 | 70.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 324.7 | 327.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 242 | 2,014.8 | 1,961.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 41 | 341.4 | 254.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 186 | 1,548.6 | 1,538.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 124.9 | 168.7 | 246.0 |
Smyrna, DE Cost Of Living
108
Smyrna's Overall Cost Of Living
Smyrna's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Smyrna | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
Smyrna, DE Photos
Rankings for Smyrna in Delaware
Map Of Smyrna, DE
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Population over time in Smyrna
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,694 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 11,333 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,276 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 11,081 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 10,904 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 10,681 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 10,403 | 3.4% |
| 2013 | 10,065 | 4.4% |
| 2012 | 9,639 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 9,330 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Smyrna
| Race | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.4% | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 31.9% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 9.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Smyrna
| Gender | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Smyrna for adults over 25
| Education | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Smyrna, Delaware
| Income | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 24.1% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 7.6% | 8.3% |
