Elsmere, DE Demographics

A map of Elsmere's Population by Race

Elsmere, Delaware had a population of 6,229 in 2020. It was 47.2% White, 17.3% Black, 1.8% Asian, 29.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elsmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is the 20th 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).

Elsmere's White Population

2,942 residents of Elsmere identify as White, or 47.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Elsmere slightly less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #68 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more White than neighboring Wilmington (26.6% White). Elsmere is less White than neighboring Newport (48.4% White), Greenville (78% White), Wilmington Manor (47.7% White), and New Castle (58.8% White).

Elsmere's Black Population

1,078 residents of Elsmere identify as Black, or 17.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Black than neighboring Newport (14.6% Black), and Greenville (3.3% Black). Elsmere is less Black than neighboring Wilmington Manor (21.6% Black), Wilmington (54.5% Black), and New Castle (27.5% Black).

Elsmere's Asian Population

113 residents of Elsmere identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Asian than neighboring Newport (1.1% Asian), Wilmington Manor (1.6% Asian), Wilmington (1.3% Asian), and New Castle (1.3% Asian). Elsmere is less Asian than neighboring Greenville (11.8% Asian).

Elsmere's Hispanic Population

1,828 residents of Elsmere identify as Hispanic, or 29.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elsmere larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenville (3.3% Hispanic), Wilmington Manor (24.9% Hispanic), Wilmington (13.3% Hispanic), and New Castle (8.3% Hispanic). Elsmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Newport (30.8% Hispanic).

Elsmere's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Elsmere identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #40 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Castle (0.6% Native American/Other). Elsmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newport (0.8% Native American/Other).

Elsmere's Multiracial Population

226 residents of Elsmere identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Elsmere is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Greenville (3.2% Multiracial), and New Castle (3.5% Multiracial). Elsmere is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport (4.4% Multiracial).

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