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Long Neck

Delaware · 3,017 residents · 2.759 sq mi
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Long Neck has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,195. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,800. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,017
+85%since 2000
from 1,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.4
+1%since 2000
from 61.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6551K2K3K3K1990201020202024Long Neck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,195
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,444
+25%since 2000
from $25,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,719)
Black3.1%(95)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(71)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(450)
Diversity Score
15
+506%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+82%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Neck, Delaware?

Long Neck, Delaware has about 3,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Long Neck, Delaware earns about $54,195 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 $89,800.

How educated are people in Long Neck, Delaware?

About 16.8% 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 5.6% of people in Long Neck, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Long Neck, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Long Neck, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,147 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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