CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147.05
Delaware · New Castle County · 5,746 residents · 2.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest foreign-born in DE26.0%#46highest population in DE5,746#54highest high poverty in DE14.9%#74highest WFH in DE19.5%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 147.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $297,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
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
5,746
+13%since 2020
from 5,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,587 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 2,288 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,208
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,942 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,799
+30%since 2020
from $35,205 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+4%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.5%
Information18.3%
Public administration17.8%
Wholesale trade8%
Retail trade6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$297,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,491
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,396 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,861)
Black13.3%(676)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(816)
Asian9.3%(474)
Other5%(255)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,992)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(2,906)
Black9.1%(521)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(1,336)
Asian14.3%(822)
Other2.8%(161)
Diversity Score82.6%(4,745)
Diversity Score
83
+5%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
+6%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
51.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
26.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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 5,746 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 $91,208 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 $297,700, and the typical rent is about $1,491 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.9% 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 14.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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