CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 160
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,794 residents · 0.752 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low education in DE11.8%#22highest rent burden in DE67.4%#40lowest low broadband in DE86.6%#44highest high poverty in DE18.3%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 160 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
2,794
+2%since 2020
from 2,744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,715 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 3,649 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−4%since 2020
from 37.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,989 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,131
+13%since 2020
from $28,519 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−10%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.3%
Public administration18%
Information9.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Retail trade4.3%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$272,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $186,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,140
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $921 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+15%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(704)
Black49.7%(1,364)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(594)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.7%(75)
Diversity Score79.9%(2,193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(498)
Black43%(1,202)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(650)
Asian1.3%(37)
Other14.6%(407)
Diversity Score88.5%(2,471)
Diversity Score
88
+11%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
+5%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
6.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
47.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% 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 2,794 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 $72,083 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 $272,600, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.8% 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 18.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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