Smyrna, DE Demographics
What is the population of Smyrna?
There are 12,870 residents in Smyrna, with a median age of 34.2. Of this, 48.87% are males and 51.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.84% of the resident pool in Smyrna, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.98%. Additionally, 1.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,475 people in Smyrna currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,870 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 6,289 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 6,581 | 3.8% |
Male Population 48.87%
Female Population 51.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.2 | -2.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,948 | 3.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 769 | 19.8% |
| Not Citizen | 153 | -62.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.84%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.98%
Not Citizen 1.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 395 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 693 | 11.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 134 | -70.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,475 | 3.0% |
Moved from Same County 3.11%
Moved from Same State 5.46%
Moved from Different State 1.06%
Same House as Last Year 90.38%
What are the employment statistics in Smyrna?
White-collar workers make up 74.13% of the working population in Smyrna, while blue-collar employees account for 25.87%. There are also 593 entrepreneurs in Smyrna (9.22% of the workforce); 4,259 workers employed in private companies (66.18%); and 1,321 people working in governmental institutions (20.53%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,770 | 3.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,665 | -3.2% |
White Collar 74.13%
Blue Collar 25.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 593 | 31.2% |
| Private Companies | 4,259 | 3.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,321 | -2.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 262 | -35.9% |
Self Employees 9.22%
Private Companies 66.18%
Governmental Workers 20.53%
Not for Profit Companies 4.07%
How many households are there in Smyrna?
There are a total of 4,759 households in Smyrna, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.81% of these Smyrna households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.19%. Additionally, 39.08% of households have children and 60.92% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,759 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,227 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,532 | 9.0% |
Family Households 67.81%
Non-Family Households 32.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,860 | 8.0% |
| Households without Children | 2,899 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 39.08%
Households without Children 60.92%
What are the median and average incomes in Smyrna?
The average annual household income in Smyrna is $80,221, while the median household income sits at $68,260 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,067, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,893. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,546 and $57,188, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,221 | -7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $68,260 | 7.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -26 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,190 | 5.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Smyrna?
There are 5,079 housing units in Smyrna, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1998. Of the 4,759 occupied housing units in Smyrna, 68.08% are owner-occupied, while 31.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 78.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $254,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,411 per month in Smyrna.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,079 | 4.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1998 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 496 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 143 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 313 | 23.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 357 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 579 | 54.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 215 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 542 | 15.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,655 | -8.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 698 | -12.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 81 | 170.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,759 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,240 | -1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,519 | 13.3% |
Owner Occupied 68.08%
Renter Occupied 31.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,530 | -1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 710 | 1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $254,800 | 9.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $194,800 | 12.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,411 | 1.9% |
With Mortgage 78.09%
Without Mortgage 21.91%
What is the level of education in Smyrna?
Approximately 42.17% of the population in Smyrna holds a high school degree (that's 4,077 residents), while 24.06% have attained a college certificate (3,194 locals) and 13.66% have a bachelor's degree (1,321 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 222 | 16.8% |
| Some High School | 4,077 | 9.6% |
| Some College | 3,194 | -3.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,091 | 12.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,321 | -17.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 631 | -11.1% |
No High School 2.3%
Some High School 42.17%
Some College 24.06%
Associate Degree 11.28%
Bachelor's Degree 13.66%
Graduate Degree 6.53%
What is the marital status of Smyrna residents?
A total of 3,802 people in Smyrna have never been married (which represents 37.3% of the total population), while 4,577 of them are wedded (44.91%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 47 (0.46%) and 1,218 (11.95%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,802 | -0.7% |
| Married | 4,577 | -5.3% |
| Separated | 47 | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 595 | 22.7% |
| Divorced | 1,218 | 1,218.0% |
Never Married 37.3%
Married 44.91%
Separated 0.46%
Widowed 5.84%
Divorced 11.95%
What are the most common means of transportation in Smyrna?
The top three means of transportation people in Smyrna use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 5,664 residents commute by car, 132 prefer going to work by walking and 33 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,664 | -4.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5 | N/A |
| Railroad | 33 | N/A |
| Walk | 132 | 61.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Smyrna by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.