Delaware City, DE is a small town located on the east coast of Delaware with a population of 1,885 people and a population density of 978 per square mile. It is home to many businesses such as The Canal Market, JC's Café & Deli, and Allison's Restaurant. Delaware City also offers various year-round outdoor activities such as kayaking on the Delaware River Bike Trail or sunbathing at Battery Park Beach. There are also several local organizations that cater to the community such as the Delaware City-Elkton Community Organization and the Fort DuPont Preservation Society which focus on preserving cultural heritage sites. In addition to these activities, Delaware City hosts several sporting events such as baseball games at Charles Johnson Stadium or golf tournaments at White Clay Creek Country Club.
The population in Delaware City is 1,885. There are 999 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Delaware City is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Delaware City is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Delaware City
- 50.2% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 37.5% are married with children
- 24.8% have children, but are single
Race in Delaware City
- 74.6% are White
- 16.1% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 5.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander