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Cheswold, a small town in Kent County, Delaware, had a 2020 population of approximately 1,923. The median age is around 34 years. The gender split is fairly even, with about 49% male and 51% female. Racially, Cheswold is about 35% White, 38% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic or Latino, and 9% from other or mixed races, reflecting the town’s diverse community.

Cheswold, a small town in Kent County, DE, is served primarily by the Capital School District. While Cheswold has no schools within its boundaries, nearby Dover offers Dover High School, with a 77% graduation rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Around 21% of adults in Cheswold hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety measures meet state guidelines, and local schools offer STEM and AP programs. Delaware Technical Community College and Wilmington University in neighboring cities provide adult education. No violent incidents were reported in local schools during the past school year (2022–2023).

Cheswold, in Kent County, DE, primarily relies on personal vehicles, with about 92% of residents commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate near 97%. Public transit usage is low, with less than 1% using DART First State buses. The average one-way commute time is approximately 25 minutes. The city is near US Route 13 and DE Route 1, providing access to major employment hubs in Dover, 7 miles south, and Middletown, 18 miles north. Active commuter cycling or walking rates are minimal (below 2%), reflecting limited alternative transportation infrastructure in Cheswold.

Cheswold, Kent County, DE, lacks hospitals within city limits; residents primarily access care at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover (approx. 8 miles away) and Dover's outpatient clinics. The area serves a population of around 1,900, with 24% under 18 and 14% over 65. Common health issues mirror county trends: hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Approximately 89% of residents have health insurance, primarily via employer or Medicaid. Bayhealth and various primary care providers serve the region, with 1 physician per 1,300 residents in Kent County, slightly above the state average, indicating modest local healthcare access.

Cheswold, a small town in Kent County, Delaware, has a homeownership rate of about 67%, with median home values around $245,000 as of 2024. Rental units account for 33% of housing, with median rents near $1,350/month. The local market trends indicate modest annual appreciation near 3%. Housing types are predominantly single-family homes and some townhouses. Notable neighborhoods include Fox Pointe and Nobles Pond. Property tax rates average 0.43% of property value, making Cheswold appealing for affordability within Delaware’s housing market.