CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 138
Delaware · New Castle County · 6,075 residents · 6.501 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest foreign-born in DE28.6%#32highest population in DE6,075#33highest WFH in DE25.4%#60highest rent in DE$1,686TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 138 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $263,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
6,075
+8%since 2020
from 5,625 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
934 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 865 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+11%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,474
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,403 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,085
+17%since 2020
from $36,035 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+5%since 2020
from 0.321 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
Public administration12.9%
Information5.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$263,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $221,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,317 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(3,290)
Black9.4%(526)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(469)
Asian23.3%(1,313)
Other0.5%(27)
Diversity Score73.5%(4,132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(2,961)
Black7.3%(446)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(517)
Asian30%(1,820)
Other5.4%(331)
Diversity Score82.1%(4,990)
Diversity Score
82
+12%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
28.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 6,075 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 $76,474 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 $263,400, and the typical rent is about $1,686 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.4% 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 5.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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