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Seaford, DE

Sussex CountyElev. 10 m
Population
8,255
Median home
$223,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Seaford

Seaford is home to roughly 8,255 residents. Seaford sits in Sussex County. The median age is 41.3 and the median household income is $51,120. Homes carry a median value of $223,700, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.5%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,255
Median age
41.3
Median household income
$51,120
Per-capita income
$27,851
Poverty rate
18.2%
High-school grad or higher
80.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Unemployment
13%
Avg. commute
27.7 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.5%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black24.1%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.5%
Production, transportation & material moving21.8%
Service20.7%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$223,700
Median gross rent
$1,148/mo
Owner-occupied
49.6%
Median year built
1979
Households
3,437
Avg. household size
2.32

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Seaford has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Seaford Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Seaford Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Frederick Douglass Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Seaford Central Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Sussex Montessori SchoolElementarycharter
West Seaford Elementary SchoolElementary
Sussex Orthopedic ProgramOtherGrades -1–12

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime168% above national
Seaford1,035
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 22% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime114% above national
Seaford4,186
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Seaford sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~10 m.

Map of Seaford
Seaford, DE
Where Seaford is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaSeaford
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Burton Hardware StoreHearn and Rawlins MillLawrenceMaston HouseRobinson, Jesse, HouseSt. Luke's Protestant Episcopal ChurchBuilding at 200--202A High StreetBuilding at High and Cannon Streets
Notable people from Seaford
Edward L. MartinDelino DeShieldsLovett PurnellSandra MajorAntwan LakeGretchen BenderAdriyan RaeHorace G. KnowlesJames R. Hurley
People searches in Seaford
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Nearby cities
Blades (2 mi)Bridgeville (5 mi)Laurel (6 mi)Greenwood (10 mi)Georgetown (12 mi)Delmar (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Seaford, DE (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Seaford, Delaware.

Kenneth E Wilson J, 47
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
Marcellous A Holbrook, 51
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA Charles Brown, Andre Holbrook
Donald L Jones J, 42
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA Donald Jones, Donald L Jones
Matthew W Hill, 51
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
Anthony W Wright, 69
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA Anthony W Wilson, Anthony Wilson Wilson
Anthony L Robinson, 55
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA Adiran Denon Blake, Ant Nine Robinson
William Davis, 58
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA James J Davis, Jihad Davis
Michael A Jackson, 58
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA Michael Jackson, Michael A Jackson
James M Clark, 62
Seaford · Sussex County · 19973
AKA James Merrill Clark, Jim Clark

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

Seaford — frequently asked

What is the population of Seaford, Delaware?
Seaford has a population of about 8,255, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Seaford?
The median home value in Seaford is $223,700, and the median gross rent is $1,148/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Seaford safe? What is the crime rate?
Seaford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,035 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Seaford 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 Seaford?
Seaford has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Seaford?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Seaford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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