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Cheswold (DE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Cheswold, Delaware

StateDelaware
Land Area (mi²)1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,105.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate2.73% (54)
Growth Since 202021.4% (358)
Rank in State42th
Rank in Country10865th

The population of Cheswold, DE in 2022 is estimated to be 2,031. This is an increase of 2.73% (54 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Cheswold by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Cheswold by Age

Cheswold Population Pyramid 2022
Cheswold Median Age
42
Total
45.5
Male
39.9
Female
Cheswold Sex Ratio
45.25%
757
Male
54.75%
916
Female
Cheswold Age Dependency Ratio
28.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
45.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Cheswold Adults
1,234
Adults
(275 of whom are seniors) in Cheswold.

Population of Cheswold by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Cheswold

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 23.13%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 19.55%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 26.09%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Cheswold

While the overall poverty rate of Cheswold is 23.13%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (26.09%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (19.55%).

Poverty Rate of Cheswold by Employment Status and Sex

10.94%
Female Employed
44.44%
Female Unemployed
12.91%
Male Employed
34.38%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Cheswold by Education

16.92%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.51%
High School
20.95%
Some College
2.65%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Cheswold

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Cheswold

The most common language spoken in Cheswold is English, with 88.2% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 8.96% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Cheswold by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Cheswold, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Cheswold by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree383.42%
Bachelors Degree15113.59%
Associates Degree474.23%
Some College24922.41%
High School Graduate49644.64%
9th to 12th Grade11710.53%
Less Than 9th Grade131.17%

Earnings Statistics of Cheswold by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$36,786

Average Earnings

$40,785

Average Male

$32,788

Average Female

Employment of Cheswold by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Cheswold by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Cheswold by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Cheswold

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime6
Property Crime27
Crime Rate31
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Larceny and Theft21
Burglary2
Arson0
Aggravated Assault6
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime6
Property Crime29
Crime Rate33
Robbery1
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Larceny and Theft22
Burglary5
Arson0
Aggravated Assault5

Marital Status of Cheswold

Marriage Rates

  • 44.4%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 49%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 40.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Cheswold Marriage

In Cheswold, 49% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Cheswold

Cheswold Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Cheswold Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
83.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Cheswold by Type

3.23
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets