CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 503.02
Delaware · Sussex County · 5,866 residents · 47.007 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest low density in DE124.79/sq mi#19lowest low broadband in DE83.0%#31lowest low rent in DE$1,043#40lowest low education in DE18.3%TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 503.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,200.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
5,866
+6%since 2020
from 5,516 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 117 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+6%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,221 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,621
+14%since 2020
from $27,851 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−8%since 2020
from 0.383 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.6%
Information7.8%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
Construction5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Other services4.2%
Public administration3.6%
Education & health services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$272,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $195,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $745 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(3,392)
Black14.8%(819)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(1,187)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other1.8%(102)
Diversity Score69.1%(3,814)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(3,607)
Black12.9%(757)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,165)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(337)
Diversity Score70.3%(4,125)
Diversity Score
70
+2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.8 min
−12%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
12.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% 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 5,866 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 $85,875 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 $272,200, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.3% 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 13.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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