CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 15
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,016 residents · 0.147 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest density in DE13,714/sq mi#17highest high poverty in DE25.5%#20lowest short commute in DE19.3 min#27lowest low income in DE$56,680TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 15 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,680. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $296,900. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
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
2,016
−8%since 2020
from 2,196 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,714 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 14,939 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+14%since 2020
from 34.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,680
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,323 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,056
+2%since 2020
from $39,436 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
−6%since 2020
from 0.604 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
Public administration16.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
Retail trade8.9%
Information5.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$296,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $217,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,278
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,200 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−5%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(972)
Black48.3%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(83)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other2.4%(53)
Diversity Score71.1%(1,560)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.3%(551)
Black52%(1,049)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(330)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(86)
Diversity Score78.2%(1,577)
Diversity Score
78
+10%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 21.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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
34.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
Female
56.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 2,016 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 $56,680 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 $296,900, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.8% 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 25.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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