CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,372 residents · 0.13 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest density in DE18,246/sq mi#6highest high poverty in DE36.7%#8lowest low income in DE$38,235#11highest rent burden in DE75.5%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 16 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $233,200. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
2,372
+5%since 2020
from 2,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,246 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 17,446 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
+2%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,235
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,679 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,959
+2%since 2020
from $20,643 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+15%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
Information11.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $895 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+58%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(515)
Black62.6%(1,419)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(196)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(138)
Diversity Score68.2%(1,547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(631)
Black56.2%(1,332)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(276)
Diversity Score74.7%(1,771)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
−16%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% 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
27.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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 2,372 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 $38,235 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 $233,200, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.4% 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 36.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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