CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 510.12
Delaware · Sussex County · 2,288 residents · 2.495 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 510.12 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. With a median age of 67.5, 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 67.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,288
+6%since 2020
from 2,152 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
917 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 863 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
67.5
+8%since 2020
from 62.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,346
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,877 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,838
+45%since 2020
from $35,059 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+13%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
Information10.1%
Retail trade4.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Other services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$327,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,328
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,738 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.2%
−29.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,949)
Black2.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(95)
Diversity Score22.1%(475)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,056)
Black2.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian1%(22)
Other6.2%(141)
Diversity Score23.5%(537)
Diversity Score
23
+6%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.7 min
+7%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 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
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,288 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 $81,346 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 $327,900, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.3% 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 9.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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