Cheswold, DE Demographics

A map of Cheswold's Population by Race

Cheswold, Delaware had a population of 1,923 in 2020. It was 44.9% White, 36.3% Black, 2.8% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cheswold, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is the 42nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cheswold's White Population

864 residents of Cheswold identify as White, or 44.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Cheswold less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #72 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more White than neighboring Dover (38.2% White). Cheswold is less White than neighboring Leipsic (72.5% White), Kenton (75.8% White), Smyrna (48.9% White), and Clayton (55.1% White).

Cheswold's Black Population

698 residents of Cheswold identify as Black, or 36.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cheswold larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more Black than neighboring Leipsic (1.1% Black), Kenton (9.3% Black), Smyrna (34.9% Black), and Clayton (29.9% Black). Cheswold is less Black than neighboring Dover (42.6% Black).

Cheswold's Asian Population

53 residents of Cheswold identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cheswold roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more Asian than neighboring Leipsic (0% Asian), Kenton (0% Asian), Smyrna (1.7% Asian), and Clayton (1.1% Asian). Cheswold is less Asian than neighboring Dover (3.3% Asian).

Cheswold's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Cheswold identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cheswold roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenton (5.1% Hispanic). Cheswold is less Hispanic than neighboring Leipsic (11.8% Hispanic), Smyrna (7.8% Hispanic), Clayton (7.4% Hispanic), and Dover (8.3% Hispanic).

Cheswold's Native American/Other Population

48 residents of Cheswold identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cheswold roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leipsic (1.1% Native American/Other), Kenton (0.9% Native American/Other), Smyrna (1% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dover (1.2% Native American/Other).

Cheswold's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Cheswold identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cheswold roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Cheswold is ranked #12 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cheswold is more Multiracial than neighboring Smyrna (5.6% Multiracial), Clayton (5.8% Multiracial), and Dover (6.4% Multiracial). Cheswold is less Multiracial than neighboring Leipsic (13.5% Multiracial), and Kenton (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.