Census ACS 2023 · 11 cities
Youngest Cities in Delaware
Age demographics shape everything from school enrollment to housing demand. Newark city is the youngest city in Delaware with a median age of 22.0. College towns, military communities, and fast-growing suburbs tend to have the youngest populations. Younger cities often have more families with children, growing school systems, and expanding housing markets. Compare median ages across all 11 major cities in Delaware.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Age | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington city | 37 | 71,124 | $55,269 |
| 2 | Smyrna town | 34.3 | 13,031 | $70,473 |
| 3 | Pike Creek Valley Cdp | 38.3 | 11,992 | $93,896 |
| 4 | Newark city | 22 | 30,309 | $71,373 |
| 5 | Milford city | 41.4 | 12,193 | $55,265 |
| 6 | Middletown town | 38.4 | 24,071 | $115,252 |
| 7 | Hockessin Cdp | 45.2 | 13,608 | $172,695 |
| 8 | Glasgow Cdp | 42.4 | 16,095 | $109,803 |
| 9 | Dover city | 35.1 | 39,491 | $58,336 |
| 10 | Brookside Cdp | 35.5 | 15,262 | $72,031 |
| 11 | Bear Cdp | 39.4 | 22,604 | $88,985 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newark city is the #1 ranked city in Delaware by median age, with a value of 22.0 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.