CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 126
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,991 residents · 0.734 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest low rent in DE$1,087#56highest density in DE4,075/sq mi#88lowest low home value in DE$286,200#91lowest low broadband in DE91.0%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 126 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $286,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
2,991
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,996 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,075 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,082 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,468
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,362
+45%since 2020
from $31,959 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+8%since 2020
from 0.358 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
Retail trade10.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Other services8.2%
Public administration8.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $224,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,368 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+2%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(2,216)
Black2.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(526)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other4.8%(143)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,569)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(2,261)
Black3.4%(103)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(384)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other7.4%(222)
Diversity Score50.7%(1,515)
Diversity Score
51
−3%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
+10%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% 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 2,991 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 $86,468 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 $286,200, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.9% 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 10.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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