Elsmere, DE Demographics

A map of Elsmere's Population by Race

Elsmere, Delaware has an estimated population of 6,203, a less than 1% change from the 6,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.5% White, 38.1% Hispanic, 18.2% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elsmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elsmere has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elsmere, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 64.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elsmere is ranked the 20th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elsmere was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elsmere's White Population

2,573 residents of Elsmere, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elsmere is significantly lower than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Elsmere ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's White population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 47.2% to 41.5%.

Elsmere is more White than neighboring Wilmington (29.3% White). Elsmere is less White than neighboring Newport (44.6% White), Greenville (65.5% White), Wilmington Manor (43.1% White), and New Castle (60.4% White).

Elsmere's Black Population

1,126 residents of Elsmere, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elsmere is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Elsmere ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Elsmere's population has increased from 17.3% to 18.2%.

Elsmere is more Black than neighboring Greenville (10.3% Black). Elsmere is less Black than neighboring Newport (26.7% Black), Wilmington Manor (22.5% Black), Wilmington (51.6% Black), and New Castle (28.4% Black).

Elsmere's Asian Population

0 residents of Elsmere, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elsmere is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Elsmere ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Elsmere is less Asian than neighboring Newport (1.4% Asian), Greenville (18.2% Asian), Wilmington Manor (4.5% Asian), Wilmington (1.6% Asian), and New Castle (0.9% Asian).

Elsmere's Hispanic Population

2,366 residents of Elsmere, or 38.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elsmere is significantly higher than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Elsmere ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Elsmere's population has increased from 29.3% to 38.1%.

Elsmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Newport (21% Hispanic), Greenville (0.4% Hispanic), Wilmington Manor (23.2% Hispanic), Wilmington (11.9% Hispanic), and New Castle (8.1% Hispanic).

Elsmere's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Elsmere, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elsmere is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Elsmere ranks 51st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elsmere's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Elsmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newport (0% Native American/Other). Elsmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.5% Native American/Other), Wilmington Manor (1.8% Native American/Other), Wilmington (0.9% Native American/Other), and New Castle (0.7% Native American/Other).

Elsmere's Multiracial Population

120 residents of Elsmere, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elsmere is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elsmere ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.9%.

Elsmere is more Multiracial than neighboring New Castle (1.4% Multiracial). Elsmere is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport (6.3% Multiracial), Greenville (5.1% Multiracial), Wilmington Manor (5% Multiracial), and Wilmington (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.