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Henlopen Acres

Delaware · 139 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Henlopen Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 141% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
Unchangedsince 2000
from 139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071341601862131990201020202024Henlopen Acres
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,250
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,423 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$119,971
+46%since 2000
from $82,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
2.8% rent
Afford Score
12.0
+77%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other4.3%(6)
Diversity Score17.1%(24)
Diversity Score
17
+143%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−47%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henlopen Acres, Delaware?

Henlopen Acres, Delaware has about 139 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henlopen Acres, Delaware earns about $166,250 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 83.2% 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 0.5% 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 16 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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