CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 136.12
Delaware · New Castle County · 5,617 residents · 2.087 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest household income in DE$164,792#8highest rent in DE$2,402#11highest foreign-born in DE24.4%#13lowest low poverty in DE1.7%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 136.12 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $164,792. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $460,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 81% more than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
5,617
−3%since 2020
from 5,804 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,691 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 2,781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+10%since 2020
from 43.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$164,792
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,837 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,902
−1%since 2020
from $62,781 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−7%since 2020
from 0.382 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.2%
Public administration27.1%
Retail trade10.5%
Information7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$460,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $383,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,402
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,808 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−2%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(3,737)
Black4.9%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(108)
Asian26.7%(1,549)
Other2.1%(124)
Diversity Score63.9%(3,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(3,321)
Black2.7%(152)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(300)
Asian26.2%(1,471)
Other6.6%(373)
Diversity Score71.7%(4,029)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
24.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.8 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 5,617 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 $164,792 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 $460,000, and the typical rent is about $2,402 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.5% 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 1.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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