CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 30.02
Delaware · New Castle County · 2,964 residents · 0.437 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low education in DE#1121 US4.9%#3highest high poverty in DE#1867 US43.0%#4lowest low income in DE$35,938#4lowest low home value in DE$104,500TRACT SHAPE · New Castle County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 30.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,938. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 629 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the New Castle County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,964
−18%since 2020
from 3,593 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,783 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 8,222 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
+5%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,938
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,259 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,185
−2%since 2020
from $12,458 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+4%since 2020
from 0.534 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$748
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $797 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(652)
Black70.2%(2,522)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(312)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(107)
Diversity Score58.2%(2,093)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.8%(556)
Black67.1%(1,988)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(187)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(233)
Diversity Score63.1%(1,870)
Diversity Score
63
+8%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−24%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
Female
35.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 2,964 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 $35,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $748 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.9% 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 43.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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