CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 428.02
Delaware · Kent County · 5,880 residents · 22.756 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest low rent in DE$1,062#38lowest low density in DE258.39/sq mi#41highest population in DE5,880#45highest commute in DE29.9 minTRACT SHAPE · Kent County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 428.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $297,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
5,880
+8%since 2020
from 5,464 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
258 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 240 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−8%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,668
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,203 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,643
+40%since 2020
from $29,793 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+8%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.3%
Information9.3%
Retail trade7.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Other services3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Construction2%
Public administration1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$297,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+6%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(4,249)
Black13.2%(721)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(338)
Asian0.9%(48)
Other2%(108)
Diversity Score46.7%(2,552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(4,365)
Black16.8%(988)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(196)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other5%(295)
Diversity Score52.1%(3,065)
Diversity Score
52
+12%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
+3%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 5,880 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 $73,668 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 $297,000, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 12.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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