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Elsmere, DE

Founded 1909New Castle CountyElev. 31 m
Population
6,189
Median home
$210,200
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Elsmere

With about 6,189 residents, Elsmere is one of Delaware's notable places. Elsmere was founded in 1909 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 33.6 and the median household income is $76,378. Homes carry a median value of $210,200, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.6%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
6,189
Median age
33.6
Median household income
$76,378
Per-capita income
$31,972
Poverty rate
18.8%
High-school grad or higher
82.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
26.2 min
Work from home
10.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.6%
Hispanic or Latino32.7%
Black16.4%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.5%
Sales & office22.2%
Service20%
Production, transportation & material moving16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$210,200
Median gross rent
$1,305/mo
Owner-occupied
65.5%
Median year built
1955
Households
2,274
Avg. household size
2.72

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

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Elsmere.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime2% above national
Elsmere392
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 113% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% below national
Elsmere1,664
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 26% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Elsmere is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elsmere was founded in 1909 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~31 m.

Map of Elsmere
Elsmere, DE
Where Elsmere is
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Notable people from Elsmere
Bill Hawke
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Nearby cities
Newport (2 mi)Wilmington (3 mi)New Castle (5 mi)Bellefonte (5 mi)Arden (8 mi)Newark (10 mi)

Common questions

Elsmere — frequently asked

What is the population of Elsmere, Delaware?
Elsmere has a population of about 6,189, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elsmere?
The median home value in Elsmere is $210,200, and the median gross rent is $1,305/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elsmere safe? What is the crime rate?
Elsmere Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 392 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elsmere face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elsmere?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Elsmere. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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