CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 507.08
Delaware · Sussex County · 3,845 residents · 2.852 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest rent in DE$3,035#12highest commute in DE34.9 min#18highest old in DE#980 US63.5 yrs#47highest per-capita income in DE$60,475TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 507.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,256. Population has grown 49% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $384,000. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,845
+49%since 2020
from 2,577 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,348 / sq mi
+49%since 2020
from 904 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+2%since 2020
from 62.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,256
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,969 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,475
+46%since 2020
from $41,426 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+33.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−14%since 2020
from 0.489 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
Retail trade12.3%
Other services6.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$384,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $246,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,035
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+16%since 2020
from 3.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,298)
Black2.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(134)
Asian1.7%(43)
Other1.5%(39)
Diversity Score25.1%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(3,142)
Black2.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3%(115)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other12%(461)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,520)
Diversity Score
40
+57%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.9 min
+37%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
48.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 3,845 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 $84,256 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 $384,000, and the typical rent is about $3,035 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.8% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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