CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 156
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,475 residents · 0.649 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low education in DE15.4%#38lowest low home value in DE$237,900#53highest rent in DE$1,708#60highest density in DE3,814/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 156 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,563. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $237,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% 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
2,475
−11%since 2020
from 2,773 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,814 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 4,273 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+25%since 2020
from 29.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,967 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,498
+22%since 2020
from $22,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.342 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.5%
Other services10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
Public administration9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Retail trade5.2%
Education & health services2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,348 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(480)
Black51.6%(1,432)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(629)
Asian5.9%(163)
Other2.5%(69)
Diversity Score81%(2,246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(427)
Black50.7%(1,254)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(648)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other5.3%(130)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,987)
Diversity Score
80
−1%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
+12%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
46.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% 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 2,475 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 $71,563 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 $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.4% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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