CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 401
Delaware · Kent County · 7,465 residents · 48.165 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest population in DE7,465#20lowest low density in DE154.99/sq mi#31highest commute in DE32.0 min#33lowest low education in DE16.9%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 401 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,038. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $335,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,465
−1%since 2020
from 7,531 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 156 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+4%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,038
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,381 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,071
+7%since 2020
from $30,943 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−7%since 2020
from 0.411 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Retail trade8.2%
Wholesale trade8%
Other services5.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Public administration1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$335,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $252,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,174 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+19%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(6,024)
Black6%(455)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(469)
Asian1.6%(123)
Other6.1%(460)
Diversity Score43.6%(3,282)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(6,351)
Black6.6%(490)
Hispanic / Latino7%(524)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0.9%(69)
Diversity Score33.4%(2,490)
Diversity Score
33
−23%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.0 min
+19%since 2020
from 26.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,038 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $335,900, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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