Seaford, DE Demographics

A map of Seaford's Population by Race

Seaford, Delaware had a population of 7,957 in 2020. It was 45.2% White, 35.1% Black, 2.0% Asian, 11.7% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Seaford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is the 15th 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).

Seaford's White Population

3,597 residents of Seaford identify as White, or 45.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Seaford less than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is ranked #71 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Seaford is more White than neighboring Laurel (37.3% White). Seaford is less White than neighboring Blades (45.4% White), Bridgeville (64.4% White), Bethel (87.9% White), and Galestown (81.1% White).

Seaford's Black Population

2,794 residents of Seaford identify as Black, or 35.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Seaford larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is ranked #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Seaford is more Black than neighboring Blades (27% Black), Bridgeville (16.5% Black), Bethel (4.2% Black), and Galestown (10.8% Black). Seaford is less Black than neighboring Laurel (42% Black).

Seaford's Asian Population

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

Seaford is more Asian than neighboring Blades (0.5% Asian), Bridgeville (1.3% Asian), Bethel (0% Asian), Laurel (0.7% Asian), and Galestown (0% Asian).

Seaford's Hispanic Population

934 residents of Seaford identify as Hispanic, or 11.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Seaford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Seaford is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (2.5% Hispanic), and Galestown (1.8% Hispanic). Seaford is less Hispanic than neighboring Blades (20.1% Hispanic), Bridgeville (13.5% Hispanic), and Laurel (13.5% Hispanic).

Seaford's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Seaford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Seaford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Seaford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blades (0.3% Native American/Other), Bridgeville (0.7% Native American/Other), Bethel (0.8% Native American/Other), and Galestown (0% Native American/Other).

Seaford's Multiracial Population

383 residents of Seaford identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Seaford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Seaford is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Seaford is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeville (3.5% Multiracial), and Bethel (4.6% Multiracial). Seaford is less Multiracial than neighboring Blades (6.7% Multiracial), Laurel (5.4% Multiracial), and Galestown (6.3% Multiracial).

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