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Claymont

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.151
State:
Delaware

Claymont is a CDP located in New Castle County, Delaware. Claymont has a 2026 population of 9,841. Claymont is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Claymont is $74,712 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Claymont is 41.5 years: 41.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.3 males.

9.8K
Total Population
4,576
Density (mi²)
100 1.03%
Growth

Claymont Population

Claymont Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,8411001.03%
20259,741991.03%

Median Age

Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 41.2 years

Claymont Adults

There are 7,498 adults, (1,424 of whom are seniors) in Claymont.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,279 (48.7%)
Male: 4,507 (51.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Claymont includes 49.36% White, 31.5% Black or African American, 10.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,33749.36%
Black or African American2,76831.5%
Asian88410.06%
Two or more races6747.67%
Other race1231.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3353.81%
Two or more races3053.47%
Other race1231.4%
White340.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,30348.98%
Black or African American2,43327.69%
Asian88410.06%
Two or more races3694.2%

Claymont Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Claymont 's average per capita income is $53,028. Household income levels show a median of $74,712. The poverty rate stands at 9.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$126,944-
Families$94,875$125,540
Households$74,712$96,209
Non Families$51,340$63,910

$53,028

Average Income

$74,712

Median Household Income

9.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)