Elsmere, DE is a small town located in New Castle County with a population of 6,167 people as of 2019. It has a population density of 5,727 people per square mile which is considerably lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Elsmere offers a variety of activities for residents and visitors alike. Local businesses such as Acme Markets, Home Depot and Wawa provide convenient shopping options for everyday needs while restaurants like Outback Steakhouse and Buffalo Wild Wings offer satisfying meals. Year-round outdoor activities are available at nearby parks such as Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge and Brandywine Creek State Park while the Jack A Markell Trail provides more than 20 miles of trails to explore. Other organizations such as the Elsmere Youth Athletic Association provide youth sports programs for local children and adults can participate in summer softball leagues provided by City Sports Leagues or join fitness classes sponsored by La Red Health Center. Events such as The Great Pumpkin Festival held at Elsmere Farms also provide fun family activities during the fall season.
The population in Elsmere is 6,167. There are 6,130 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elsmere is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elsmere is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elsmere
- 31.1% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 24.0% have children, but are single
Race in Elsmere
- 67.1% are White
- 10.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 21.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander