City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Delmar, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Delmar - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,058
Residents
$77,402
Median income
$211,600
Median home
$1,378
Median rent (state)

Delmar - the verdict

Delmar ranks in the 59th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

59th
percentile, household income
46th
percentile, home value
53rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Delmar, MD

4,058 people live in Delmar, Maryland - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Delmar households earn a median of $77,402 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.7%. Typical homes in Delmar are valued around $211,600, and the median resident age is 38.1 years. Educational attainment runs 29.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 69.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 67 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 40% from five years earlier.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Maryland at 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,378 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 60.8 out of 100 (Moderate).

Population

4,058 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$77,402 /yr

Poverty 7.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Delmar compare to other US cities?

Where Delmar sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 59% higher than other cities
Home value 46% pricier than other cities
Median rent 53% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Delmar against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Delmar toward the bottom of Maryland's cities

Among the 450 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Delmar ranks #386 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Delmar only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#325 of 445
27th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#326 of 479
30th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#386 of 450
14th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#127 of 479
73rd percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#280 of 479
42nd percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

59thIncome percentile

59th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Delmar's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$211,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 54% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Delmar $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Delmar, MD Delmar, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Delmar, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Delmar, MD median $77,402/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Delmar, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Delmar, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 29.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,058
Median Income
$77,402
Median Home Value
$211,600
Median Age
38.1
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Labor force participation
69.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,500 residents4,000 residents4,500 residents5,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,885 residents 4,896 residents ▲ +26.0%
Delmar's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
67
housing units authorized
Single-Family
67
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 111
2020 35
2021 73
2022 205
2023 50
2024 67

Permit volume decreased 40% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
88.9%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
8.4%
Other
1.1%

Based on 2,442 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Delmar sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,378/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
60.8 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

North East
4,095 people
Capitol Heights
4,014 people
Burnt Mills
4,111 people
Marlboro Meadows
4,003 people
Friendship Heights
3,991 people
Indian Head
3,982 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Delmar's 4,058 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Crittenden, KY
4,058 people
Eastwood, LA
4,057 people
Cross Plains, WI
4,059 people
Monticello, IA
4,055 people
Rock Valley, IA
4,061 people
Brookdale, SC
4,061 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Delmar's $77,402 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Clever, MO
$77,403 median income
Bakersfield, CA
$77,397 median income
Coral Terrace, FL
$77,396 median income
Pennside, PA
$77,411 median income
Hopewell Junction, NY
$77,391 median income
Manchester, NH
$77,415 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Delmar, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Delmar, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 56.9% 23.9% 7.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.0% White 56.9% Black or African American 23.9% Asian 5.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.8% Two or more races 5.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Delmar compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Delmar (this city) 4,058 $77,402
North East 4,095 $87,510
Capitol Heights 4,014 $91,938
Burnt Mills 4,111 $109,402
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Delmar, MD?

What is the population of Delmar, MD? +

The population of Delmar, MD stands at 4,058 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Delmar, MD? +

The median household income in Delmar is $77,402 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Delmar? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Delmar; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Delmar, MD? +

A typical home in Delmar is worth $211,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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