CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
Delaware · New Castle County · 1,549 residents · 0.116 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low rent in DE#1902 US$611#6lowest low income in DE$37,284#8lowest short commute in DE17.5 min#10highest density in DE13,353/sq miTRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,284. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $194,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
1,549
−11%since 2020
from 1,748 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,353 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 15,069 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+26%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,284
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,464 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,350
+92%since 2020
from $15,839 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−13%since 2020
from 0.492 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Retail trade0.3%
Finance & insurance0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$194,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $512 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
64.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
−35%since 2020
from 8.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(183)
Black80%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino8%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(28)
Diversity Score42.9%(749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16%(248)
Black62.8%(972)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(231)
Asian1.8%(28)
Other4.5%(70)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,077)
Diversity Score
70
+62%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
+30.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
9.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 1,549 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 $37,284 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 $194,700, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 27.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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