Seaford, Delaware
Seaford: City in Delaware, United States
About
Seaford is a city located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,928. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,246 inhabitants.
The city was created 159 years ago in 1865.
Quick Facts about Seaford
| Population : | 8,246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 19973 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.31% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.69% |
| Altitude : | 33 feet / 10 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1865 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:02:00 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 15.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Seaford is located at 38°38'28"N 75°36'40"W (38.6412300, -75.6110400).
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Demographics
The population of Seaford increased by 15.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,928 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,002 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,082 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,177 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,298 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,427 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,567 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,718 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,865 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,013 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,246 | 2.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,131 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,978 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,244 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,978 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.8% |
| White only, percent : | 77.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 255 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
Seaford zip code is 19973.
County name: Sussex, County
fips: 10005
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $615,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,673 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,651 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,788 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,351 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,683 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 857 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 61,417 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,598 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $132,358 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $62,009 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,123 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 707 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 284 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 115 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 983 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,046 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,291.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.42 |
Other Places in Seaford
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People born in Seaford (10)
People born in Seaford, including politician Edward L. Martin, baseball player Delino DeShields, Player of football Antwan Lake, .
List
- Lovett Purnell (American football player) he was born in 07/04/1972
- Horace G. Knowles (American diplomat) he was born in 20/10/1863
- James R. Hurley (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1932
- Sandra Major (American politician) she was born in 04/09/1954
- Timothy Dukes (American politician) he was born in 30/09/1964
- John J. McNeilly (American jurist) he was born in 16/02/1918
- Adriyan Rae (American actress)
Schools in Seaford
College & universities near Seaford, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164313 | Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury (MD) | 21804-7131 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Seaford, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
Post offices near Seaford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford Post Office | Seaford (DE) | 19973 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Blades | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Seaford distances to largest Delaware cities
