CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 506.03
Delaware · Sussex County · 3,717 residents · 1.998 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low poverty in DE3.8%#44highest rent burden in DE61.2%#64highest foreign-born in DE13.2%#81lowest low broadband in DE90.3%TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 506.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,375. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $365,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,717
+51%since 2020
from 2,463 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,860 / sq mi
+51%since 2020
from 1,233 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−2%since 2020
from 42.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,672 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,286
+34%since 2020
from $29,352 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−9%since 2020
from 0.396 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Wholesale trade6%
Retail trade5.9%
Other services4.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Education & health services1.9%
Public administration1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$365,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $224,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,359 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+10%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,740)
Black18.3%(451)
Hispanic / Latino3%(75)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other7.3%(181)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,419)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(2,354)
Black14.8%(551)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(281)
Asian3.7%(138)
Other10.6%(393)
Diversity Score69.8%(2,596)
Diversity Score
70
+21%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 25.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 3,717 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 $79,375 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 $365,200, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.5% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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