CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Delaware · New Castle County · 3,251 residents · 0.187 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest density in DE17,385/sq mi#15lowest low home value in DE$194,100#16highest rent burden in DE71.8%#28highest high poverty in DE20.8%TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $194,100. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% 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
Less educated
27% 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
3,251
+8%since 2020
from 3,007 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,385 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 16,080 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
+10%since 2020
from 31.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,488
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,185 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,694
+33%since 2020
from $21,629 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−21.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−32%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Retail trade8.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$194,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−25%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(287)
Black81.8%(2,459)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(238)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(23)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(532)
Black71.8%(2,333)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(189)
Diversity Score56.4%(1,833)
Diversity Score
56
+43%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−18%since 2020
from 25.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 3,251 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 $59,488 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 $194,100, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.7% 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 20.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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