About Delmar
Delmar is a small town in southern Delaware with an estimated population of 2,278.
Officially, Delmar is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,199 residents per square mile.
📰 Delmar News Today
- State Police Arrest Delmar Man Following Home-Invasion Burglary Delaware State Police (.gov) · Feb 10
- Bees reported stolen from Delmar beekeeper WDEL · Jun 25
- William Lee Mahan Obituary (2026) - Delmar, DE - Short Funeral Home - Delmar Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Delmar Man Arrested for Shoplifting at Food Lion easternshoreundercover.com · Jul 13
- UPDATE: Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge WBOC TV · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Delmar Unique
- A top-25 city in Delaware by population (#23 of 57 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southern Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Delmar
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Delmar
- Delmar High School
- Delmar Middle Level ILC
- Delmar Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,278
Rank in state#23 of 57
Land area1.9 sq mi
Density1,199/sq mi
Coordinates38.4725, -75.5439