CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 139.03
Delaware · New Castle County · 5,186 residents · 1.061 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38highest density in DE4,888/sq mi#38highest broadband in DE97.5%#44highest rent in DE$1,759#57lowest low rent burden in DE26.5%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 139.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $335,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,186
+2%since 2020
from 5,073 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,888 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 4,781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+2%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,670
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,235
−4%since 2020
from $39,928 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−3%since 2020
from 0.364 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.4%
Public administration19.2%
Retail trade8.4%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Information5%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$335,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $265,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,759
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,578 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(2,608)
Black28.9%(1,467)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(242)
Asian8.6%(437)
Other6.3%(319)
Diversity Score79.8%(4,048)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(2,851)
Black35%(1,817)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(120)
Asian2.9%(148)
Other4.8%(250)
Diversity Score71.4%(3,704)
Diversity Score
71
−11%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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 5,186 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 $98,670 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 $335,600, and the typical rent is about $1,759 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.5% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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