CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 120
Delaware · New Castle County · 4,082 residents · 1.757 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23lowest short commute in DE19.6 min#63lowest low rent burden in DE28.0%#80highest broadband in DE95.8%#83highest foreign-born in DE12.0%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 120 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,485. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $305,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
4,082
−7%since 2020
from 4,368 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,323 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 2,486 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−1%since 2020
from 44.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,485
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,398
+30%since 2020
from $31,796 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−4%since 2020
from 0.395 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
Other services11.8%
Wholesale trade11.6%
Public administration9.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Retail trade5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $242,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,290
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,070 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+2%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(2,705)
Black21.8%(953)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(532)
Asian2.9%(128)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score69.1%(3,020)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(2,362)
Black19.5%(798)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(743)
Asian2%(83)
Other2.4%(96)
Diversity Score74.1%(3,025)
Diversity Score
74
+7%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
−12%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
12.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% 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 4,082 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 $75,485 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 $305,700, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.3% 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 7.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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