Census ACS 2023 · 11 cities
Most Educated Cities in Delaware
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In Delaware, Hockessin Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 65.9%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 11 major cities in Delaware.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington city | 33.1% | $55,269 | 71,124 |
| 2 | Smyrna town | 22.2% | $70,473 | 13,031 |
| 3 | Pike Creek Valley Cdp | 48.2% | $93,896 | 11,992 |
| 4 | Newark city | 57.5% | $71,373 | 30,309 |
| 5 | Milford city | 30.0% | $55,265 | 12,193 |
| 6 | Middletown town | 45.5% | $115,252 | 24,071 |
| 7 | Hockessin Cdp | 65.9% | $172,695 | 13,608 |
| 8 | Glasgow Cdp | 35.4% | $109,803 | 16,095 |
| 9 | Dover city | 27.1% | $58,336 | 39,491 |
| 10 | Brookside Cdp | 26.3% | $72,031 | 15,262 |
| 11 | Bear Cdp | 30.7% | $88,985 | 22,604 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hockessin Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Delaware by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 65.9% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Delaware has 11 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Delaware.