CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,420 residents · 0.429 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28lowest low income in DE$56,727#30highest density in DE5,641/sq mi#39lowest young in DE34.5 yrs#48lowest low broadband in DE87.7%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 28 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,727. Population has grown 28% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $322,800. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
2,420
+28%since 2020
from 1,886 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,641 / sq mi
+28%since 2020
from 4,396 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,727
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,623 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,645
+56%since 2020
from $34,962 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−22%since 2020
from 0.519 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.8%
Public administration16.6%
Information16%
Retail trade7.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$322,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,395
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $955 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
82.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−33%since 2020
from 8.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(792)
Black49%(924)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(106)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other2.5%(47)
Diversity Score72.5%(1,367)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(963)
Black43.8%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(129)
Asian6.7%(163)
Other4.3%(105)
Diversity Score80.1%(1,938)
Diversity Score
80
+10%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
−11%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Foreign born
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 2,420 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 $56,727 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 $322,800, and the typical rent is about $1,395 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.5% 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 14.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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