CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 169.01
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,354 residents · 20.71 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest commute in DE37.8 min#14lowest low density in DE113.66/sq mi#18lowest low broadband in DE82.1%#47highest rent burden in DE60.3%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 169.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $391,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
2,354
+7%since 2020
from 2,190 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 106 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+3%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,205 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,574
+23%since 2020
from $33,789 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.371 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.6%
Retail trade8.3%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Other services7.7%
Public administration7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Information4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$391,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $312,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,463 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,121)
Black2.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score7.7%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,139)
Black1.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(140)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.1%(27)
Diversity Score21.3%(501)
Diversity Score
21
+177%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.8 min
+19%since 2020
from 31.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,354 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 $101,875 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 $391,300, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% 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 14.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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