CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 137
Delaware · New Castle County · 3,853 residents · 1.984 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest foreign-born in DE19.6%#70lowest low rent burden in DE30.0%#82lowest young in DE38.2 yrs#83highest high poverty in DE12.2%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 137 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,754. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $351,700.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
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
3,853
−8%since 2020
from 4,184 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,942 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 2,109 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+19%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,754
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,151 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,980
+25%since 2020
from $32,903 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−11%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Other services9.9%
Public administration8.6%
Retail trade8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
Construction6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Education & health services0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$351,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $254,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,414
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,057 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+15%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,005)
Black17%(711)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(1,282)
Asian2.2%(92)
Other2.2%(94)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,382)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(1,602)
Black25.8%(994)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(893)
Asian6.2%(238)
Other3.3%(126)
Diversity Score87.7%(3,381)
Diversity Score
88
+9%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
−5%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
7.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
52.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
19.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% 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 3,853 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 $80,754 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 $351,700, and the typical rent is about $1,414 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.8% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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