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Rodney

Delaware · 1,487 residents · 0.589 sq mi
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Rodney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,741. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,487
−7%since 2000
from 1,602 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,525 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
+1%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rodney
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,741
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,883
+31%since 2000
from $15,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+71%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(725)
Black38%(608)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(100)
Asian4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.3%(1,190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(543)
Black47.3%(704)
Hispanic / Latino7%(104)
Asian3.9%(58)
Other4.2%(62)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,164)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rodney, Delaware?

Rodney, Delaware has about 1,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rodney, Delaware?

The typical household in Rodney, Delaware earns about $41,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rodney, Delaware expensive?

In Rodney, Delaware, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.

How educated are people in Rodney, Delaware?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rodney, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rodney, Delaware?

About 5.6% of people in Rodney, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rodney, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Rodney, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 358 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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