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Ardencroft

Delaware · 231 residents · 0.089 sq mi
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Ardencroft is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−13%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,596 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
+13%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1752112482843201990201020202024Ardencroft
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,077
+35%since 2000
from $30,480 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(214)
Black12.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(194)
Black9.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian4.8%(11)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score36.5%(84)
Diversity Score
37
−11%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
59.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardencroft, Delaware?

Ardencroft, Delaware has about 231 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardencroft, Delaware?

The typical household in Ardencroft, Delaware earns about $85,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardencroft, Delaware expensive?

In Ardencroft, Delaware, the median home is worth about $308,800, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Ardencroft, Delaware?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ardencroft, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardencroft, Delaware?

About 2.6% of people in Ardencroft, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardencroft, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardencroft, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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