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Henlopen Acres

Delaware · 122 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Henlopen Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 108% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−12%since 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
66.1
+7%since 2000
from 61.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071341601862131990201020202024Henlopen Acres
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,688
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,423 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,441
+26%since 2000
from $82,091 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services35.1%
US avg: 7%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
8.4
+23%since 2000
from 6.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(5)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(14)
Diversity Score
12
+67%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

Henlopen Acres, Delaware has about 122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henlopen Acres, Delaware earns about $119,688 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 $1,000,001.

How educated are people in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

About 81.8% 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 1.1% of people in Henlopen Acres, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henlopen Acres, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Henlopen Acres, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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