CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 108
Delaware · New Castle County · 5,082 residents · 2.355 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest WFH in DE29.4%#30highest education in DE61.2%#50highest household income in DE$114,767#59highest home value in DE$447,000TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 108 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $447,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% 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
5,082
+9%since 2020
from 4,653 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,158 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,976 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−6%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,767
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,417 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,091
−5%since 2020
from $53,903 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−23%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.1%
Public administration13.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Information7.3%
Retail trade5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$447,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $384,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,642
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,331 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−11%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(3,794)
Black6.5%(302)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(145)
Asian6.6%(305)
Other2.3%(107)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,891)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,589)
Black12.2%(620)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(185)
Asian6.9%(352)
Other6.6%(336)
Diversity Score59.5%(3,023)
Diversity Score
59
+46%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
+30%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 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
1.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
45.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 5,082 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 $114,767 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 $447,000, and the typical rent is about $1,642 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.2% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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