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Dagsboro, DE

Sussex CountyElev. 8 m
Population
1,350
Median home
$285,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Dagsboro

With about 1,350 residents, Dagsboro is one of Delaware's notable places. Dagsboro sits in Sussex County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $64,250. Homes carry a median value of $285,000, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (72.4%). Around 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,350
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$64,250
Per-capita income
$32,514
Poverty rate
7.5%
High-school grad or higher
79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
25.3 min
Work from home
3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White72.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.4%
Black7.7%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Service32.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance26.3%
Management, business, science & arts21%
Sales & office11.9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$285,000
Median gross rent
$1,315/mo
Owner-occupied
79.2%
Median year built
1981
Households
542
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Dagsboro has 1 public school — 1 high.

Indian River High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Dagsboro0
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% below national
Dagsboro828
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 49% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dagsboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dagsboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dagsboro is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dagsboro sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~8 m.

Map of Dagsboro
Dagsboro, DE
Where Dagsboro is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaDagsboro
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Prince George's Chapel
Notable people from Dagsboro
John M. ClaytonHenry A. HoustonAlfred WellsBrooke Mitchell
People searches in Dagsboro
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Nearby cities
Frankford (2 mi)Millsboro (5 mi)Selbyville (6 mi)Millville (6 mi)Ocean View (7 mi)Bethany Beach (10 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dagsboro, DE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dagsboro, Delaware.

Kenneth A Green, 57
Dagsboro · Sussex County · 19939
AKA Ken Green, Kenneth Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dagsboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Dagsboro, Delaware?
Dagsboro has a population of about 1,350, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dagsboro?
The median home value in Dagsboro is $285,000, and the median gross rent is $1,315/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dagsboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Dagsboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dagsboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Dagsboro?
Dagsboro has 1 public schools (1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dagsboro?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Dagsboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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