Delmar, DE Demographics

A map of Delmar's Population by Race

Delmar, Delaware had a population of 2,027 in 2020. It was 60.1% White, 25.8% Black, 2.0% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Delmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is the 40th 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).

Delmar's White Population

1,218 residents of Delmar identify as White, or 60.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Delmar roughly similar to the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more White than neighboring Delmar (56.3% White), Salisbury (40% White), and Laurel (37.3% White). Delmar is less White than neighboring Parsonsburg (79.9% White), and Bethel (87.9% White).

Delmar's Black Population

523 residents of Delmar identify as Black, or 25.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Delmar roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more Black than neighboring Delmar (23.2% Black), Parsonsburg (7.8% Black), and Bethel (4.2% Black). Delmar is less Black than neighboring Salisbury (41.4% Black), and Laurel (42% Black).

Delmar's Asian Population

41 residents of Delmar identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Delmar roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more Asian than neighboring Laurel (0.7% Asian), Parsonsburg (0% Asian), and Bethel (0% Asian). Delmar is less Asian than neighboring Delmar (6% Asian), and Salisbury (3.7% Asian).

Delmar's Hispanic Population

96 residents of Delmar identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Delmar slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #54 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (2.5% Hispanic). Delmar is less Hispanic than neighboring Delmar (6.6% Hispanic), Salisbury (9.2% Hispanic), Laurel (13.5% Hispanic), and Parsonsburg (5.3% Hispanic).

Delmar's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Delmar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Delmar roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delmar (1.1% Native American/Other), Salisbury (0.8% Native American/Other), Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other), Parsonsburg (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bethel (0.8% Native American/Other).

Delmar's Multiracial Population

123 residents of Delmar identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Delmar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delmar is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Delmar is more Multiracial than neighboring Salisbury (5% Multiracial), Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), Parsonsburg (6% Multiracial), and Bethel (4.6% Multiracial). Delmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Delmar (6.6% Multiracial).

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