Dagsboro town, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Dagsboro town is a small community located in Delaware. The total population is 1,350. It ranks as the 50th most populous out of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dagsboro town is 37.7 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 41.5 years. 16.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dagsboro town is $64,250. This is 22% lower than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $285,000. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dagsboro town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 21.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.1%.

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Dagsboro town, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. For official data, visit data.census.gov.