CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147.02
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,035 residents · 0.739 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest rent in DE$2,695#9lowest short commute in DE17.5 min#49lowest young in DE35.6 yrs#69highest high poverty in DE13.6%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 147.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,083. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $327,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,035
+16%since 2020
from 1,759 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,754 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 2,380 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+2%since 2020
from 34.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $84,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,902
+17%since 2020
from $31,505 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+22%since 2020
from 0.309 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.4%
Other services10.2%
Public administration9.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
Retail trade6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$327,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $227,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,695
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,817 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(1,089)
Black11.1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(210)
Asian4.2%(73)
Other10.9%(191)
Diversity Score72.1%(1,268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(1,064)
Black19.3%(393)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(382)
Asian2.9%(60)
Other6.7%(136)
Diversity Score81.1%(1,650)
Diversity Score
81
+13%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
−22%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% 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
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% 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 2,035 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 $92,083 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 $327,500, and the typical rent is about $2,695 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 13.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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