CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 421
Delaware · Kent County · 4,596 residents · 20.513 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low broadband in DE81.0%#30lowest low density in DE224.05/sq mi#69highest commute in DE28.5 min#73highest rent burden in DE56.1%TRACT SHAPE · Kent County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 421 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $353,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,596
+6%since 2020
from 4,321 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 211 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,797
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,566 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,135
+17%since 2020
from $27,526 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+7%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.7%
Retail trade6.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Public administration3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$353,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,544
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $957 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+42%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(2,862)
Black24.4%(1,053)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(166)
Diversity Score62.2%(2,686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(2,957)
Black21.9%(1,007)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(372)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other5.3%(242)
Diversity Score66.1%(3,037)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2020
from 62 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
+3%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 4,596 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 $79,797 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 $353,500, and the typical rent is about $1,544 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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 12.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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