Census Bureau data for Millsboro town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Millsboro town
- What is the median household income in Millsboro town?
- The median household income in Millsboro town is $77,750 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Millsboro town?
- The poverty rate in Millsboro town is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Millsboro town?
- $297,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Millsboro town?
- The median gross rent in Millsboro town is $1,207 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Millsboro town residents have a college degree?
- 36.7% of adults in Millsboro town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,152
Median Income
$77,750
Median Home Value
$297,000
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$28,013 (+56.3%)
Home Value:
+$81,800 (+38%)
Poverty Rate:
-10.6 pp (-60.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.6 pp (+14.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.5 pp (-34.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,152
Median Age
41.0
Female
56.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 64.8%
Black 16.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Other 6.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.5%
Cuban
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$77,750
±$11,301
-$5,105 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$78,334
Median Family Income
$86,300
Poverty Rate
6.8%
-0.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
7.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
41.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.6%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
5.8%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
9.8%
$50–75k
19.1%
$75–100k
18.5%
$100–150k
20.2%
$150–200k
4.7%
$200k+
7.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,222
Owner-Occupied
67.9%
Renter-Occupied
32.1%
Vacancy Rate
9.2%
Median Home Value
$297,000
-$29,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,207
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
16.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
2.7%
$200–300k
32.0%
$300–500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
16.0%
$500–1k
18.7%
$1–1.5k
24.4%
$1.5–2k
31.3%
$2–2.5k
5.4%
$2.5–3.5k
4.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3+
9.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
31.2%
Single-fam. att.
39.4%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
15.3%
20+ units
1.1%
Mobile home
6.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.4%
1970–1999
3.4%
2000–2009
22.4%
2010+
47.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.7%
+1.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
16.4%
Some College / Associate
25.8%
Less Than High School
3.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.5%
Self-Employed
2.0%
Government Workers
23.6%
Private For-Profit
74.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
43.7%
Prof. Services
15.9%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Retail
8.9%
Public Admin
5.2%
Finance
3.8%
Construction
3.6%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Transportation
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture
0.6%
Occupation
Management
47.1%
Food Prep
25.8%
Sales
19.6%
Construction
4.8%
Production
2.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
36.7 min
Drove Alone
72.4%
Carpool
10.2%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
14.5%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,927
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
7.9%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
4.3%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
15.3%
45–54
8.0%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
15.9%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 24.7%
Working age (18–64): 75.3%
65 and over: 25.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.6%
Naturalized Citizen
62.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
65.9%
Europe
18.5%
Asia
11.8%
Africa
3.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.9%
With a Disability
11.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.8%
Uninsured
6.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
93.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023