CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 148.08
Delaware · New Castle County · 6,420 residents · 4.886 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest population in DE6,420#28highest foreign-born in DE18.2%#46lowest short commute in DE20.8 min#80lowest low home value in DE$274,100TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 148.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $274,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
6,420
+1%since 2020
from 6,381 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,314 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 1,306 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−1%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,714
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,132 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,392
−7%since 2020
from $39,070 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−16%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
Information12.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
Retail trade6.9%
Other services6.9%
Public administration6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$274,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $219,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,524
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,339 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+2%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(2,312)
Black34.8%(2,223)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,053)
Asian9.2%(587)
Other3.2%(206)
Diversity Score88.8%(5,668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(2,193)
Black37.2%(2,387)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(989)
Asian6.9%(441)
Other6.4%(410)
Diversity Score89.1%(5,718)
Diversity Score
89
Unchangedsince 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
−22%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 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
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Foreign born
18.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% 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 6,420 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 $80,714 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 $274,100, and the typical rent is about $1,524 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.3% 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 8.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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