Millsboro, Delaware Population 2022
Millsboro is a city located in Sussex County Delaware. Millsboro has a 2020 population of 4,797. Millsboro is currently growing at a rate of 1.87% annually and its population has increased by 23.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,876 in 2010.
The average household income in Millsboro is $62,342 with a poverty rate of 14.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,237 per month, and the median house value is $212,200. The median age in Millsboro is 38.9 years, 38.4 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Millsboro Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Millsborowas:
- White: 73.65%
- Black or African American: 19.87%
- Two or more races: 3.17%
- Asian: 1.62%
- Native American: 1.01%
- Other race: 0.67%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,276 | 73.65% |
| Black or African American | 884 | 19.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.62% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 141 | 3.17% |
Millsboro Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,754 | 2.44 | 68 |
| Married | 733 | 3.2 | 87 |
| Male | 51 | 3.29 | 0 |
| Female | 352 | 2.87 | 44 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.21 | 64.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 2.34% |
| High School Graduate | 616 | 20.63% |
| Some College | 846 | 28.33% |
| Associates Degree | 240 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 566 | 18.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 533 | 17.85% |
Millsboro Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36 | 34 | 20 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 16 |
| Black | 355 | 337 | 171 |
| White | 2,500 | 2,335 | 892 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | |
| Native American | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 55.56%.
$35,917
Average Earnings
$40,455
Average Male
$35,579
Average Female
Millsboro Language by Age
Millsboro Language
91.05% of Millsboro residents speak only English, while 8.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
Millsboro Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 856 | 334 | 39.02% |
| White | 3,062 | 273 | 8.92% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.15%
Male Poverty Rate
15.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Millsboro
The race most likely to be in poverty in Millsboro is Black, with 39.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Millsboro is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.93%.
Millsboro Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Millsboro Married by Age and Sex
Millsboro Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Millsboro Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 9.16% |
| Black | 76 | 15.29% |
| Native American | 1 | 11.11% |
Millsboro Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
41.39%
Born in Millsboro
91.55%
Native Born
8.45%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
6.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.55% of Millsboro residents were born in the United States, with 41.39% having been born in Delaware. 1.87% 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 | 3,876 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 3,901 | 25 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 3,950 | 49 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 4,004 | 54 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 4,078 | 74 | 1.85% |
| 2015 | 4,155 | 77 | 1.89% |
| 2016 | 4,239 | 84 | 2.02% |
| 2017 | 4,329 | 90 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 4,445 | 116 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 4,533 | 88 | 1.98% |
| 2020 | 4,621 | 88 | 1.94% |
| 2021 | 4,709 | 88 | 1.90% |
| 2022 | 4,797 | 88 | 1.87% |