Dagsboro, Delaware Population 2022
Dagsboro is a city located in Sussex County Delaware. Dagsboro has a 2020 population of 978. Dagsboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 23.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 792 in 2010.
The average household income in Dagsboro is $80,468 with a poverty rate of 6.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,049 per month, and the median house value is $232,400. The median age in Dagsboro is 38.2 years, 40.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
Dagsboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dagsborowas:
- White: 91.52%
- Black or African American: 4.58%
- Two or more races: 3.22%
- Asian: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 91.52% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 3.22% |
Dagsboro Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 462 | 2.22 | 77.9 |
| Married | 191 | 2.77 | 78.5 |
| Male | 8 | 7 | 50 |
| Female | 79 | 2.67 | 81 |
| Non Family | 184 | 1.25 | 77.2 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 3.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 7.48% |
| High School Graduate | 337 | 41.30% |
| Some College | 106 | 12.99% |
| Associates Degree | 127 | 15.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 10.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 8.58% |
Dagsboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34 | 29 | 12 |
| Asian | 7 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 732 | 669 | 141 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 14 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.29%.
$35,673
Average Earnings
$47,759
Average Male
$22,019
Average Female
Dagsboro Language by Age
Dagsboro Language
92.38% of Dagsboro residents speak only English, while 7.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
Dagsboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 47 | 5 | 10.64% |
| White | 872 | 57 | 6.54% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 33 | 1 | 3.03% |
6.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.05%
Male Poverty Rate
7.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dagsboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dagsboro is Black, with 10.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dagsboro is Multiple, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.90%.
Dagsboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Dagsboro Married by Age and Sex
Dagsboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Dagsboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 7.67% |
| Black | 1 | 2.94% |
Dagsboro Veterans by Education
15.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
34.41%
Born in Dagsboro
94.15%
Native Born
5.85%
Foreign Born
2.63%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.15% of Dagsboro residents were born in the United States, with 34.41% having been born in Delaware. 2.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 792 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 802 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 812 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 824 | 12 | 1.48% |
| 2014 | 838 | 14 | 1.70% |
| 2015 | 855 | 17 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 871 | 16 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 892 | 21 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 910 | 18 | 2.02% |
| 2019 | 927 | 17 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 944 | 17 | 1.83% |
| 2021 | 961 | 17 | 1.80% |
| 2022 | 978 | 17 | 1.77% |