Census ACS · #197 μSA
Seaford Metro Area
The Seaford, De Micropolitan Statistical Area has 247,799 residents. The median household income is $78,162 and the median home value is $353,300.
247,799
Population
265
People / sq mi
$78,162
Median Income
$353,300
Median Home Value
The Seaford CBSA covers 936 sq mi of land at 264.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$78,162
Median Household Income
$44,963
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$353,300
Median Home Value
$1,221
Median Rent
81.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.6%
High School+
32.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
11.8%
Work From Home
27.2 min
Avg Commute
53.9%
Foreign Born
Seaford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Seaford, De Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 247,799 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #197 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Seaford metro area is $78,162, with a per capita income of $44,963.
The Seaford, De CBSA spans the state of Delaware.
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Data for the Seaford, De CBSA (42580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Seaford: 81.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Seaford is a metro area in DE with a population of 247,799.
Households take in a median $78,162, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.7%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $353,300, with typical rent around $1,221.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 32.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Seaford, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.