Smyrna town, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Smyrna town is a small city located in Delaware. The total population is 13,031. It ranks as the 9th most populous out of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Smyrna town is 34.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 41.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Smyrna town is $70,473. This is 15% lower than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $273,400. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Smyrna town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.1%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Smyrna 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.