CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Delaware · New Castle County · 4,263 residents · 7.516 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest household income in DE#1721 US$203,107#1highest per-capita income in DE#668 US$134,822#1highest education in DE#1556 US82.0%#10highest rent in DE$2,304TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 117 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $203,107. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $674,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 123% more than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% 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
4,263
−4%since 2020
from 4,440 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
567 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 591 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$203,107
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $173,571 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$134,822
+28%since 2020
from $105,093 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+4%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
Retail trade10%
Public administration9.4%
Information4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$674,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $560,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,304
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+24.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+3%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,947)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9%(400)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other0.7%(32)
Diversity Score25.2%(1,118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,351)
Black3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(386)
Asian6.2%(265)
Other3.1%(132)
Diversity Score46%(1,962)
Diversity Score
46
+83%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.0% 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
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Female
46.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Foreign born
12.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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 4,263 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 $203,107 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 $674,400, and the typical rent is about $2,304 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.0% 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 2.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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