CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 509.03
Delaware · Sussex County · 2,202 residents · 2.331 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest old in DE#524 US67.5 yrs#7lowest low rent in DE$831#12highest home value in DE$692,400#28highest WFH in DE26.3%TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 509.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,365. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $692,400. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
2,202
+16%since 2020
from 1,896 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
945 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 813 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+3%since 2020
from 65.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,365
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,081
Unchangedsince 2020
from $62,077 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−5%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
Other services8.9%
Information8.8%
Retail trade4.2%
Public administration3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$692,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $518,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $377 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+10%since 2020
from 6.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,571)
Black3.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(198)
Diversity Score37.5%(712)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,825)
Black2.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(244)
Asian3%(66)
Other0.7%(16)
Diversity Score37.4%(824)
Diversity Score
37
Unchangedsince 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
+17%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
55.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 2,202 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 $98,365 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 $692,400, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 51.5% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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