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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Long Neck

Delaware · 870 residents · 2.759 sq mi
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Long Neck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,350. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 759 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $58,300. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

870
−47%vs 2000
vs 1,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
315 / sq mi
−47%vs 2000
vs 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
60.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 61.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6551K2K3K3K1990201020202024Long Neck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,350
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,752
−49%vs 2000
vs $25,172 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$309
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
95.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.8% in 2000
4.7% rent
2.7
+105%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,599)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(40)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(864)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score1.7%(15)
2
−30%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.2%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Neck, Delaware?

Long Neck, Delaware has about 870 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Long Neck, Delaware?

The typical household in Long Neck, Delaware earns about $21,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Long Neck, Delaware expensive?

In Long Neck, Delaware, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Long Neck, Delaware?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Long Neck, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Long Neck, Delaware?

About 7.0% of people in Long Neck, 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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