Seaford, DE

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8,055
TOTAL POPULATION
3,917
MALE POPULATION
4,138
FEMALE POPULATION
94.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,952
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,699
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,469
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,891
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Seaford Zip Codes

Seaford Area Codes

Race in Seaford

The most populous races in Seaford are White / Caucasian (4,492 | 55.8%), Black / African American (2,536 | 31.5%), and Two or more Races (649 | 8.1%).
Race in Seaford
Race# Population% Population
Asian2523.1%
Black / African American2,53631.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6337.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,49255.8%
Two or more Races6498.1%
Some other Race1261.6%
Total8,055100.0%

Ancestry in Seaford

The most populous ancestries reported in Seaford are Irish (1,111 | 13.8%), English (844 | 10.5%), German (835 | 10.4%), Haitian (694 | 8.6%), and Italian (436 | 5.4%), together accounting for 48.7% of all Seaford residents.
Ancestry in Seaford
Ancestry# Population% Population
African720.9%
American4275.3%
Austrian220.3%
British771.0%
Central American781.0%
Cherokee160.2%
Czech120.2%
Dominican1391.7%
Dutch2082.6%
English84410.5%
European570.7%
French1171.5%
French Canadian300.4%
German83510.4%
Greek80.1%
Guatemalan120.2%
Haitian6948.6%
Honduran660.8%
Hungarian120.2%
Irish1,11113.8%
Iroquois160.2%
Italian4365.4%
Jamaican971.2%
Japanese100.1%
Mexican1772.2%
Norwegian130.2%
Polish3684.6%
Portuguese100.1%
Puerto Rican2272.8%
Russian30.0%
Scotch-Irish330.4%
Scottish710.9%
Spaniard90.1%
Sri Lankan2423.0%
Subsaharan African720.9%
Turkish260.3%
Welsh120.2%
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Immigrants in Seaford

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Seaford came from Latin America (774 | 9.6%), Caribbean (706 | 8.8%), Haiti (537 | 6.7%), Asia (116 | 1.4%), and Dominican Republic (115 | 1.4%), together accounting for 27.9% of all Seaford residents.
Immigrants in Seaford
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1161.4%
Canada60.1%
Caribbean7068.8%
Central America680.8%
Dominican Republic1151.4%
Eastern Europe150.2%
Europe210.3%
Germany60.1%
Haiti5376.7%
Honduras500.6%
Jamaica540.7%
Latin America7749.6%
Mexico180.2%
Poland150.2%
South Eastern Asia1041.3%
Thailand100.1%
Turkey120.2%
Vietnam941.2%
Western Asia120.2%
Western Europe60.1%
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Sex and Age in Seaford

Sex and Age in Seaford

The most populous age groups in Seaford are 50 to 54 Years (434 | 11.1%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (343 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Seaford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years331 (8.5%)230 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years227 (5.8%)298 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years270 (6.9%)104 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years326 (8.3%)343 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years210 (5.4%)260 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years54 (1.4%)233 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years158 (4.0%)200 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years291 (7.4%)127 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years318 (8.1%)262 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years180 (4.6%)328 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years434 (11.1%)216 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years203 (5.2%)327 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years266 (6.8%)186 (4.5%)
65 to 69 Years133 (3.4%)251 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years315 (8.0%)308 (7.4%)
75 to 79 Years90 (2.3%)137 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years23 (0.6%)137 (3.3%)
85 Years and over88 (2.2%)191 (4.6%)
Total3,917 (100.0%)4,138 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Seaford

Median Family Size in Seaford

The median family size in Seaford is 2.75 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,277 | 57.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.9 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (276 | 12.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Seaford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,277 (57.3%)2.90
Single Male/Father276 (12.4%)2.39
Single Female/Mother677 (30.4%)2.61
Total Families2,230 (100.0%)2.75

Median Household Size in Seaford

The median household size in Seaford is 2.29 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,277 | 37.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.99 persons per household. non-family households (1,162 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Seaford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,277 (37.7%)2.99
Single Male/Father276 (8.1%)2.52
Single Female/Mother677 (20.0%)2.63
Non-family1,162 (34.3%)1.26
Total Households3,392 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Seaford

Out of a total of 3,392 households in Seaford, 2,230 (65.7%) are family households, while 1,162 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 953, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 977.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Seaford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-977 (28.8%)
2-Person Households953 (28.1%)134 (4.0%)
3-Person Households654 (19.3%)51 (1.5%)
4-Person Households466 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households77 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households30 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households50 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,230 (65.7%)1,162 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Seaford

Fertility by Age in Seaford

Average fertility rate in Seaford is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Seaford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years28 (26.2%)82.0
20 to 34 years65 (60.8%)94.0
35 to 50 years14 (13.1%)17.0
Total107 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Seaford

25.2% of women with births (107) in Seaford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Seaford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years13 (20.0%)52 (80.0%)
35 to 50 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (25.2%)80 (74.8%)

Fertility by Education in Seaford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Seaford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School35 (32.7%)106.0
High School Diploma70 (65.4%)89.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (1.9%)4.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total107 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Seaford

74.8% of women with births in Seaford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 81.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Seaford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School12 (34.3%)23 (65.7%)
High School Diploma13 (18.6%)57 (81.4%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (25.2%)80 (74.8%)

Income in Seaford

Income Overview in Seaford

Per Capita Income in Seaford is $26,952, while median incomes of families and households are $60,699 and $49,469 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,055$26,952
Median Family Income2,230$60,699
Mean Family Income2,230$72,075
Median Household Income3,392$49,469
Mean Household Income3,392$62,951
Income Deficit2,230$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,05529.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,05570.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,0550.43

Earnings by Sex in Seaford

Average Earnings in Seaford are $29,696, $39,347 for men and $27,736 for women, a difference of 29.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Seaford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,884 (48.5%)$39,347
Female2,001 (51.5%)$27,736
Total3,885 (100.0%)$29,696

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Seaford

The most common earnings brackets in Seaford are $100,000+ for men (259 | 13.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (248 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Seaford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less79 (4.2%)73 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999124 (6.6%)153 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49991 (4.8%)149 (7.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999126 (6.7%)127 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49986 (4.6%)97 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99931 (1.7%)21 (1.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (0.5%)81 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (0.8%)73 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499144 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (1.3%)137 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99976 (4.0%)248 (12.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99954 (2.9%)67 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999111 (5.9%)110 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99954 (2.9%)145 (7.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999174 (9.2%)142 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99950 (2.6%)26 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999111 (5.9%)80 (4.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99980 (4.3%)127 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (9.8%)118 (5.9%)
$100,000+259 (13.8%)27 (1.3%)
Total1,884 (100.0%)2,001 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Seaford

Average earnings in Seaford are $47,917 for men and $29,617 for women, a difference of 38.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,417, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $46,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,821, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,654.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Seaford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,927$24,654
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$46,250$33,800
Bachelor's Degree$90,417$48,649
Graduate Degree$88,289$59,821
Total$47,917$29,617

Family Income in Seaford

Family Income Brackets in Seaford

According to the Seaford family income data, there are 602 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 27 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Seaford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001476.6%
$10,000 to $14,999622.8%
$15,000 to $24,9991788.0%
$25,000 to $34,999783.5%
$35,000 to $49,99944620.0%
$50,000 to $74,99960227.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991074.8%
$100,000 to $149,99952023.3%
$150,000 to $199,999271.2%
$200,000+652.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Seaford

5-person families (53 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Seaford with $250,001 per family, while 5-person families (53 | 2.4%) have the highest median income of $50,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Seaford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families964 (43.2%)$50,000
3-Person Families706 (31.7%)$51,250
4-Person Families440 (19.7%)$62,062
5-Person Families53 (2.4%)$250,001
6-Person Families30 (1.3%)$0
7+ Person Families37 (1.7%)$0
Total2,230 (100.0%)$60,699

Family Income by Number of Earners in Seaford

The median family income in Seaford is $60,699, with families comprising 2 earners (779) having the highest median family income of $92,361, while families with no earners (252) have the lowest median family income of $24,730, accounting for 34.9% and 11.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Seaford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners252 (11.3%)$24,730
1 Earner1,025 (46.0%)$54,306
2 Earners779 (34.9%)$92,361
3+ Earners174 (7.8%)$70,300
Total2,230 (100.0%)$60,699

Household Income in Seaford

Household Income Brackets in Seaford

With 672 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Seaford, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Seaford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002988.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992276.7%
$15,000 to $24,99934910.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992657.8%
$35,000 to $49,99958317.2%
$50,000 to $74,99967219.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992788.2%
$100,000 to $149,99959417.5%
$150,000 to $199,999270.8%
$200,000+952.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Seaford

The median household income in Seaford is $49,469, with the highest median household income of $60,237 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,006 households (29.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,518, with 304 households (9.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Seaford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years304 (9.0%)$36,518
25 to 44 Years958 (28.2%)$54,474
45 to 64 Years1,124 (33.1%)$38,891
65+ Years1,006 (29.7%)$60,237
Total3,392 (100.0%)$49,469

Poverty in Seaford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Seaford

With 22.0% poverty level for males and 18.5% for females among the residents of Seaford, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 75 males (86.2%) and 36 females (69.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Seaford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years130 (40.9%)25 (10.9%)
5 Years75 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years20 (8.3%)63 (23.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)9 (14.3%)
15 Years6 (40.0%)36 (69.2%)
16 and 17 Years27 (26.7%)9 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years71 (16.9%)88 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Years32 (15.1%)111 (25.6%)
35 to 44 Years92 (15.4%)23 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years166 (27.3%)137 (25.3%)
55 to 64 Years135 (31.5%)122 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years16 (3.7%)67 (12.7%)
75 Years and over63 (38.0%)41 (11.3%)
Total833 (22.0%)731 (18.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Seaford

According to the poverty statistics in Seaford, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Seaford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years188 (59.1%)205 (89.1%)
5 Years12 (13.8%)29 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years222 (91.7%)210 (76.9%)
12 to 14 Years157 (100.0%)54 (85.7%)
15 Years9 (60.0%)16 (30.8%)
16 and 17 Years74 (73.3%)75 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years349 (83.1%)379 (81.2%)
25 to 34 Years180 (84.9%)322 (74.4%)
35 to 44 Years505 (84.6%)366 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years442 (72.7%)404 (74.7%)
55 to 64 Years294 (68.5%)375 (75.4%)
65 to 74 Years413 (96.3%)461 (87.3%)
75 Years and over103 (62.1%)323 (88.7%)
Total2,948 (78.0%)3,219 (81.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Seaford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Seaford show that 7.9% or 101 of the total 1,277 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.5%, comprising of 95 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Seaford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children560 (85.5%)95 (14.5%)
1 or 2 Children529 (98.9%)6 (1.1%)
3 or 4 Children75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,176 (92.1%)101 (7.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Seaford

According to the poverty data in Seaford, 3.3% or 9 single-father households and 26.3% or 178 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (8.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 178 households (35.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Seaford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children9 (8.6%)178 (35.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (3.3%)178 (26.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Seaford

The poverty data for Seaford shows that 101 of the married-couple family households (7.9%) and 187 of the single-parent households (19.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 households (14.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 187 household (30.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Seaford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children95 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (1.1%)187 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (7.9%)187 (19.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Seaford

Employment by Class of Employer in Seaford

Among the 3,304 employed individuals in Seaford, private company employees (2,299 | 69.6%), not-for-profit organizations (345 | 10.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (295 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Seaford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,29969.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)471.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2958.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations34510.4%
Local Government Employees1364.1%
State Government Employees1735.2%
Federal Government Employees90.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,304100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Seaford

According to the labor force statistics for Seaford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,528), 59.6% or 3,891 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.5% or 447 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 99.4% or 356 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.1% or 149 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Seaford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years369 (61.3%)5 (1.4%)
20 to 24 Years402 (85.5%)149 (37.1%)
25 to 29 Years256 (89.2%)23 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years356 (99.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years862 (86.4%)12 (1.4%)
45 to 54 Years918 (79.3%)228 (24.8%)
55 to 59 Years408 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years125 (27.7%)13 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years188 (18.7%)19 (10.1%)
75 Years and over9 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,891 (59.6%)447 (11.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Seaford

According to labor force statistics for Seaford, 77.3% of individuals (2,924) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,783) are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 275 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.6% or 947 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.0% or 100 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Seaford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School434 (65.2%)153 (23.0%)
High School Diploma1,032 (75.2%)177 (12.9%)
College / Associate Degree947 (83.6%)40 (3.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher511 (83.6%)12 (2.0%)
Total2,924 (77.3%)356 (9.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Seaford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Seaford are Management (290 | 8.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (254 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (207 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (162 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (146 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Seaford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Seaford, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (87.9%), and Business & Financial (87.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Seaford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management104 (35.9%)186 (64.1%)
Business & Financial19 (13.0%)127 (87.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science58 (35.8%)104 (64.2%)
Computers & Mathematics13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science19 (15.4%)104 (84.6%)
Community & Social Service 63 (30.4%)144 (69.6%)
Education, Arts & Media23 (31.1%)51 (68.9%)
Legal Services & Support14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (12.1%)80 (87.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (16.9%)211 (83.1%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total (Category)287 (27.1%)772 (72.9%)
Total (Overall)1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Seaford are Healthcare Support (275 | 8.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (234 | 6.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (153 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (49 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (24 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Seaford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Seaford, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (95.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (58.2%), and Personal Care & Service (57.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Seaford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support32 (11.6%)243 (88.4%)
Security & Protection24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving64 (41.8%)89 (58.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance223 (95.3%)11 (4.7%)
Personal Care & Service21 (42.9%)28 (57.1%)
Total (Category)364 (49.5%)371 (50.5%)
Total (Overall)1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Seaford are Sales & Related (446 | 13.0%), and Office & Administration (243 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Seaford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Seaford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related123 (27.6%)323 (72.4%)
Office & Administration93 (38.3%)150 (61.7%)
Total (Category)216 (31.4%)473 (68.6%)
Total (Overall)1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Seaford are Construction & Extraction (140 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (129 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Seaford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Seaford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)269 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Seaford are Production (345 | 10.0%), Transportation (232 | 6.7%), and Material Moving (115 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Seaford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Seaford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production196 (56.8%)149 (43.2%)
Transportation198 (85.3%)34 (14.7%)
Material Moving107 (93.0%)8 (7.0%)
Total (Category)501 (72.4%)191 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Seaford

Employment Industries in Seaford

The major employment industries in Seaford include Health Care & Social Assistance (640 | 18.6%), Retail Trade (541 | 15.7%), Manufacturing (537 | 15.6%), Administrative & Support (276 | 8.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (239 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Seaford

Employment Industries by Sex in Seaford

The Seaford industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Seaford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing342 (63.7%)195 (36.3%)
Wholesale Trade57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade247 (45.7%)294 (54.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing187 (78.2%)52 (21.8%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)114 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific19 (20.6%)73 (79.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support247 (89.5%)29 (10.5%)
Educational Services63 (40.9%)91 (59.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance78 (12.2%)562 (87.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services77 (37.0%)131 (63.0%)
Public Administration46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
Total1,637 (47.5%)1,807 (52.5%)

Education in Seaford

School Enrollment in Seaford

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,710 students in Seaford are high school (402 | 23.5%), college / undergraduate (330 | 19.3%), and middle school (286 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Seaford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1589.2%
Kindergarten26815.7%
Elementary School21812.8%
Middle School28616.7%
High School40223.5%
College / Undergraduate33019.3%
Graduate / Professional482.8%
Total1,710100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Seaford

Out of a total of 1,710 students who are enrolled in schools in Seaford, 203 (11.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,507 (88.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 87 (35.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 267 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Seaford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds75 (81.5%)17 (18.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old488 (92.9%)37 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds322 (86.1%)52 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds159 (64.6%)87 (35.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds267 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over87 (88.8%)11 (11.2%)
Total1,507 (88.1%)203 (11.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Seaford

Education (156 | 18.0%), business (112 | 13.0%), science & technology (84 | 9.7%), engineering (69 | 8.0%), and visual & performing arts (63 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 865 individuals in Seaford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Seaford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics596.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural465.3%
Physical & Health Sciences40.5%
Psychology475.4%
Social Sciences141.6%
Engineering698.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies384.4%
Science & Technology849.7%
Business11213.0%
Education15618.0%
Literature & Languages546.2%
Liberal Arts & History354.1%
Visual & Performing Arts637.3%
Communications212.4%
Arts & Humanities637.3%
Total865100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Seaford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Seaford

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Seaford are males with 1 vehicle (503, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (422, making up 28.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Seaford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle99 (6.5%)147 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle503 (33.1%)422 (23.8%)
2 Vehicles422 (27.7%)620 (34.9%)
3 Vehicles285 (18.7%)391 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles177 (11.6%)196 (11.0%)
5 or more Vehicles36 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,522 (100.0%)1,776 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Seaford

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Seaford are 30 to 34 minutes (737 commuters, 23.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (528 commuters, 16.7%), and 10 to 14 minutes (380 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Seaford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes963.0%
5 to 9 Minutes52816.7%
10 to 14 Minutes38012.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2447.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2778.7%
25 to 29 Minutes752.4%
30 to 34 Minutes73723.3%
35 to 39 Minutes752.4%
40 to 44 Minutes902.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2196.9%
60 to 89 Minutes2708.5%
90 or more Minutes1755.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Seaford

The most common commute times in Seaford are 30 to 34 minutes (375 commuters, 25.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (364 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Seaford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (1.6%)73 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes164 (11.2%)364 (21.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes164 (11.2%)216 (12.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes153 (10.4%)91 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes105 (7.1%)172 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (1.6%)52 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes375 (25.5%)362 (21.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes40 (2.7%)35 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes26 (1.8%)64 (3.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes130 (8.8%)89 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes152 (10.3%)118 (7.0%)
90 or more Minutes115 (7.8%)60 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Seaford

The most frequent times of departure to work in Seaford are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (245, 16.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (286, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Seaford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM176 (12.0%)22 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (2.5%)73 (4.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM101 (6.9%)63 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM142 (9.7%)56 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM213 (14.5%)237 (14.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM245 (16.7%)286 (16.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM43 (2.9%)155 (9.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM70 (4.8%)199 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (1.2%)209 (12.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM127 (8.6%)54 (3.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (1.7%)3 (0.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM127 (8.6%)222 (13.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM147 (10.0%)103 (6.1%)
Total1,470 (100.0%)1,696 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Seaford

Occupancy by Ownership in Seaford

Of the total 3,392 dwellings in Seaford, owner-occupied units account for 1,698 (50.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,694 (49.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Seaford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,69850.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,69449.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,392100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Seaford

Occupancy by Household Size in Seaford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household97728.8%
2-Person Household1,08732.1%
3-Person Household70520.8%
4+ Person Household62318.4%
Total Housing Units3,392100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Seaford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Seaford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household356 (36.4%)621 (63.6%)
2-Person Household493 (45.4%)594 (54.6%)
3-Person Household341 (48.4%)364 (51.6%)
4+ Person Household508 (81.5%)115 (18.5%)
Total Housing Units1,698 (50.1%)1,694 (49.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Seaford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Seaford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School47 (11.0%)380 (89.0%)
High School Diploma617 (56.1%)482 (43.9%)
College/Associate Degree781 (53.3%)684 (46.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher253 (63.1%)148 (36.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Seaford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Seaford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years77422.8%
35 to 44 Years48814.4%
45 to 54 Years57316.9%
55 to 64 Years55116.2%
65 to 74 Years57817.0%
75 to 84 Years2597.6%
85 Years and Over1695.0%
Total3,392100.0%

Housing Finances in Seaford

Median Income by Occupancy in Seaford

Median Income by Occupancy in Seaford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,698 (50.1%)$65,662
Renter-Occupied1,694 (49.9%)$36,100
Average3,392 (100.0%)$49,469

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Seaford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Seaford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (0.9%)136 (8.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99960 (3.5%)86 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999104 (6.1%)122 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (0.6%)132 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99938 (2.2%)171 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99998 (5.8%)167 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999234 (13.8%)349 (20.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999401 (23.6%)272 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999134 (7.9%)145 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999487 (28.7%)107 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more116 (6.8%)7 (0.4%)
Total1,698 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Seaford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Seaford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300131 (7.7%)193 (11.4%)
$300 to $499277 (16.3%)189 (11.2%)
$500 to $799164 (9.7%)171 (10.1%)
$800 to $999175 (10.3%)167 (9.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499505 (29.7%)675 (39.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999413 (24.3%)108 (6.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49923 (1.3%)57 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (0.6%)29 (1.7%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)34 (2.0%)
Total1,698 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Seaford

Housing Structures in Seaford

Housing Structures in Seaford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,80953.3%
Single Unit, Attached2427.1%
2 Unit Apartments1995.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3059.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments44113.0%
10 or more Apartments39611.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total3,392100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Seaford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Seaford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,516 (83.8%)293 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached169 (69.8%)73 (30.2%)
2 Unit Apartments13 (6.5%)186 (93.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)305 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)441 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)396 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,698 (50.1%)1,694 (49.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Seaford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Seaford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.9%)33 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)546 (32.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms717 (42.2%)819 (48.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms512 (30.1%)247 (14.6%)
8 or more Rooms453 (26.7%)49 (2.9%)
Total1,698 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Seaford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Seaford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas642 (37.8%)261 (15.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas38 (2.2%)4 (0.2%)
Electricity787 (46.4%)1,356 (80.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene231 (13.6%)67 (4.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)6 (0.4%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,698 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Seaford

Household Vehicle Usage in Seaford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle73 (4.3%)317 (18.7%)
1 Vehicle372 (21.9%)943 (55.7%)
2 Vehicles700 (41.2%)347 (20.5%)
3 or more Vehicles553 (32.6%)87 (5.1%)
Total1,698 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Seaford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Seaford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4631,235
Median Property Value$220,800$198,100
Median Household Income$64,663$106
Monthly Housing Costs$402$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,133$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Seaford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Seaford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)41 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (2.6%)8 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999433 (93.5%)1,095 (88.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (1.5%)60 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (2.4%)9 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)22 (1.8%)
Total463 (100.0%)1,235 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Seaford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Seaford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00068 (14.7%)5 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99957 (12.3%)8 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (9.9%)95 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99938 (8.2%)52 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99970 (15.1%)196 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (8.9%)331 (26.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999133 (28.7%)93 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more10 (2.2%)354 (28.7%)
Total463 (100.0%)1,235 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Seaford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Seaford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x132 (28.5%)66,202 (5,360.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x74 (16.0%)458 (37.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x78 (16.9%)124 (10.0%)
4.0x or more179 (38.7%)224 (18.1%)
Total463 (100.0%)1,235 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Seaford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Seaford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800140 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499195 (42.1%)304 (24.6%)
$800 to $1,49991 (19.7%)396 (32.1%)
Total463 (100.0%)1,235 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Seaford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seaford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seaford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years675 (97.7%)16 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,237 (98.0%)25 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years475 (69.3%)210 (30.7%)
26 to 34 Years606 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years878 (89.0%)108 (11.0%)
45 to 54 Years838 (72.9%)311 (27.1%)
55 to 64 Years890 (96.1%)36 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years957 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older530 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,086 (90.9%)706 (9.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Seaford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Seaford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born675 (97.7%)16 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,237 (98.0%)25 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen475 (69.3%)210 (30.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Seaford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Seaford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,437 (92.1%)123 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,720 (87.4%)248 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,342 (87.0%)200 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999608 (84.1%)115 (15.9%)
$100,000 and over1,942 (99.1%)17 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seaford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Seaford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6504 (72.9%)171 (24.7%)
6 to 18 Years785 (62.2%)602 (47.7%)
19 to 25 Years266 (38.8%)286 (41.7%)
25 to 34 Years188 (31.0%)441 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years222 (22.5%)670 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years454 (39.5%)422 (36.7%)
55 to 64 Years377 (40.7%)620 (66.9%)
65 to 74 Years912 (95.3%)717 (74.9%)
75 Years and over530 (100.0%)414 (78.1%)
Total4,238 (54.4%)4,343 (55.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Seaford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Seaford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (5.4%)40 (7.4%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.9%)77 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years107 (6.6%)227 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years294 (68.5%)94 (17.8%)
75 Years and over95 (57.2%)229 (62.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Seaford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Seaford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (2.5%)17 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years10 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over90 (54.2%)87 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Seaford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (0.7%)55 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years49 (11.4%)24 (4.5%)
75 Years and over27 (16.3%)32 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Seaford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (5.4%)35 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years18 (2.9%)22 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years67 (4.1%)106 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over51 (30.7%)56 (15.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Seaford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)22 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.3%)55 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years51 (3.1%)142 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years266 (62.0%)78 (14.8%)
75 Years and over55 (33.1%)167 (45.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Seaford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years47 (2.9%)26 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years29 (6.8%)17 (3.2%)
75 Years and over5 (3.0%)119 (32.7%)

Technology Access in Seaford

Computing Device Access in Seaford

Computing Device Access in Seaford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,45072.2%
Smartphone2,86284.4%
Tablet2,12562.6%
No Computing Device2958.7%
Total3,392100.0%

Internet Access in Seaford

Internet Access in Seaford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,39470.6%
Cellular Data Only44313.1%
Satellite Internet922.7%
No Internet53715.8%
Total3,392100.0%

Seaford Summary

Seaford is a city located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is the largest city in the county and is located on the Nanticoke River. The population was 6,928 at the 2010 census, an increase of nearly 10% since 2000.

Geography

Seaford is located at 38°38'45" North, 75°37'45" West (38.6459, -75.6293). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which, 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

History

The area that is now Seaford was first settled in the early 1700s by English colonists. The town was originally known as Broad Creek, and was renamed Seaford in 1869. The town was incorporated in 1882.
Seaford was an important port on the Nanticoke River in the 19th century, and was a major center for the production of lumber and other wood products. The town was also home to a number of shipbuilding yards.

Economy

Seaford is home to a number of businesses, including a number of manufacturing companies. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The city is home to the Nanticoke Health Services, a hospital and medical center. The hospital is the largest employer in the city, with over 1,000 employees.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 6,928 people, 2,845 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,364.2 people per square mile (526.7/km2). There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 605.7 per square mile (233.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 73.2% White, 19.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 10.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Seaford?
Total Population of Seaford is 8,055.
What is the Total Male Population of Seaford?
Total Male Population of Seaford is 3,917.
What is the Total Female Population of Seaford?
Total Female Population of Seaford is 4,138.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Seaford?
There are 94.66 Males per 100 Females in Seaford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Seaford?
There are 105.64 Females per 100 Males in Seaford.
What is the Median Population Age in Seaford?
Median Population Age in Seaford is 43.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Seaford
Average Family Size in Seaford is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Seaford
Average Household Size in Seaford is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Seaford?
Per Capita income in Seaford is $26,952.
What is the Median Family Income in Seaford?
Median Family Income in Seaford is $60,699.
What is the Median Household income in Seaford?
Median Household Income in Seaford is $49,469.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Seaford?
Income or Wage Gap in Seaford is 29.5%.
Women in Seaford earn 70.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Seaford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Seaford is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Seaford?
There are 3,891 People in the Labor Forcein in Seaford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Seaford?
59.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Seaford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Seaford?
Unemployment Rate in Seaford is 11.5%.