Elsmere

Town in New Castle County, Delaware

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Elsmere is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, with 6,229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 102 ft (31 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newport, 1.7 miles S.

About Elsmere

Elsmere is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, bordering the city of Wilmington along Wilmington's western border. As of the 2020 census, Elsmere had a population of 6,229.

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Living in Elsmere

Median household income
$67,944
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$1,339/mo
Median age
35.5
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Elsmere, DE population

Elsmere had 6,229 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,229
Density6,314 per sq mi (2,438 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Elsmere at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountyNew Castle County
TypeTown
Population6,229 (2020)
Land area0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates39.7384° N, 75.5946° W
ZIP code19805
Official websiteelsmere.delaware.gov
Census code (GEOID)1024540

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Frequently asked questions about Elsmere

What county is Elsmere in?

Elsmere is in New Castle County, Delaware.

What is the population of Elsmere, DE?

6,229 people lived in Elsmere at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Elsmere, DE?

The ZIP code of Elsmere is 19805.

What is the elevation of Elsmere?

102 feet (31 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Elsmere?

Newport (1.7 mi), Greenville (2.7 mi), Wilmington (3.3 mi), Wilmington Manor (3.7 mi), Edgemoor (4.8 mi).

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