CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 402.05
Delaware · Kent County · 5,266 residents · 1.289 sq mi
Notable rankings
#22lowest young in DE33.3 yrs#53highest commute in DE29.4 min#55highest density in DE4,085/sq mi#55lowest low home value in DE$255,100TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 402.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,254. Population has grown 34% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $255,100. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
5,266
+34%since 2020
from 3,934 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,085 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 3,052 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
−8%since 2020
from 36.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,254
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,141 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,501
−19%since 2020
from $37,535 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−31%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Retail trade10.1%
Other services9%
Public administration9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$255,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,697
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,363 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+18%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(2,069)
Black29.2%(1,150)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(516)
Asian0.8%(33)
Other4.2%(166)
Diversity Score77.4%(3,043)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(2,867)
Black30.6%(1,612)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(469)
Asian2%(105)
Other4%(213)
Diversity Score75%(3,949)
Diversity Score
75
−3%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
−17%since 2020
from 35.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% 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 5,266 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 $68,254 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 $255,100, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 10.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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