CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147.06
Delaware · New Castle County · 3,004 residents · 1.781 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest foreign-born in DE26.5%#20highest rent burden in DE68.3%#28lowest short commute in DE20.1 min#52lowest young in DE35.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 147.06 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $391,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
3,004
+10%since 2020
from 2,743 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 1,540 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+7%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,864
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,138 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,231
+18%since 2020
from $32,471 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+4%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.3%
Other services8.5%
Information7.8%
Public administration7.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$391,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $309,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $978 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+9%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(1,165)
Black36.1%(991)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(416)
Asian5.2%(144)
Other1%(27)
Diversity Score82.9%(2,274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(989)
Black47.6%(1,431)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(396)
Asian2.2%(65)
Other4.1%(123)
Diversity Score80.6%(2,423)
Diversity Score
81
−3%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 24.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% 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
19.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 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
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
53.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
26.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
−17.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 3,004 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 $89,864 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 $391,700, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% 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 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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