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Hockessin

Delaware · 13,527 residents · 10.041 sq mi
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Hockessin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% 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 $445,900. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 118% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,527
+5%since 2000
from 12,902 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,347 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,319
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,170
+36%since 2000
from $40,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(11,280)
Black2.6%(341)
Hispanic / Latino2%(257)
Asian7.2%(924)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(3,505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(11,232)
Black2.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino3%(400)
Asian9.5%(1,289)
Other2.1%(285)
Diversity Score38.3%(5,177)
Diversity Score
38
+41%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hockessin, Delaware?

Hockessin, Delaware has about 13,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hockessin, Delaware?

The typical household in Hockessin, Delaware earns about $125,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hockessin, Delaware expensive?

In Hockessin, Delaware, the median home is worth about $445,900, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Hockessin, Delaware?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hockessin, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hockessin, Delaware?

About 3.8% of people in Hockessin, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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

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