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Henlopen Acres

Delaware · 159 residents (2025 est.) · 0.255 sq mi
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Henlopen Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,250. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 70.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
+27%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.4
+14%since 2000
from 61.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1071341601862131990201020202024Henlopen Acres
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,423 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,915
+31%since 2000
from $82,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.489 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
59.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
13.2
+95%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(134)
Black2.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(12)
Diversity Score15.9%(28)
Diversity Score
16
+126%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+4%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 26.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 89.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

Henlopen Acres, Delaware has about 176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

The typical household in Henlopen Acres, Delaware earns about $151,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henlopen Acres, Delaware expensive?

In Henlopen Acres, Delaware, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

About 80.2% of adults age 25 and over in Henlopen Acres, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

About 0.0% of people in Henlopen Acres, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henlopen Acres, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Henlopen Acres, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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