CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 148.03
Delaware · New Castle County · 3,929 residents · 2.148 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest WFH in DE29.0%#46highest foreign-born in DE15.1%#49highest per-capita income in DE$59,998#57highest education in DE49.8%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 148.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,645. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $370,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% 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
3,929
−7%since 2020
from 4,206 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,829 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 1,958 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
−7%since 2020
from 52.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,645
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,030 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,998
+52%since 2020
from $39,592 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+5%since 2020
from 0.435 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.1%
Other services11%
Education & health services10.2%
Information8.7%
Public administration8.3%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$370,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $254,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,306
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,076 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
−11%since 2020
from 4.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,668)
Black7.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(541)
Asian10.7%(452)
Other5.6%(237)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,949)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(2,619)
Black12.7%(498)
Hispanic / Latino9%(352)
Asian6.5%(257)
Other5.2%(203)
Diversity Score65.6%(2,577)
Diversity Score
66
−6%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 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
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
15.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 3,929 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 $86,645 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 $370,200, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.8% 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 12.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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