Smyrna, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Smyrna, Delaware Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,484
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
10.0%
Median Home
$206,400
Median Income
$67,277
Median Rent
$1,110
Smyrna SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
5
Smyrna, DE Crime Report
278
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,362.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-4.62%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Smyrna / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 278 | 2,362.3 | 2,674.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 32 | 271.9 | 422.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 25.5 | 81.1 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 203.9 | 304.7 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 246 | 2,090.4 | 2,252.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 39 | 331.4 | 304.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 201 | 1,708.0 | 1,782.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 51.0 | 164.7 | 219.9 |
Smyrna, DE Cost Of Living
106
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 | 106 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 116 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 121 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 121 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 93 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,484 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 11,333 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 11,276 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 11,081 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 10,904 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 10,681 | 2.7% |
| 2013 | 10,403 | 3.4% |
| 2012 | 10,065 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 9,639 | 3.3% |
| 2010 | 9,330 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Smyrna
| Race | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 62.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 27.9% | 21.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 9.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Smyrna
| Gender | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Smyrna for adults over 25
| Education | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Smyrna, Delaware
| Income | Smyrna | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.5% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.5% | 14.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 16.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 7.0% | 7.7% |
