CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 511.03
Delaware · Sussex County · 918 residents · 4.008 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest home value in DE$896,600#9highest education in DE74.0%#13highest per-capita income in DE$91,249#19highest old in DE#1108 US62.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 511.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,139. Population has fallen 30% since 2020, a loss of 388 residents. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $896,600. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% more than the Sussex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% 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
918
−30%since 2020
from 1,306 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
−30%since 2020
from 326 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+6%since 2020
from 59.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024918
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,139
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $96,336 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,249
+21%since 2020
from $75,342 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−1%since 2020
from 0.496 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Other services8.3%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Retail trade2.8%
Public administration1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$896,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $670,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,405
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $986 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+7%since 2020
from 7.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,255)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian1%(13)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score9.5%(124)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(907)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(27)
Diversity Score
3
−69%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
+20%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.5%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Female
55.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.6 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 918 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 $120,139 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 $896,600, and the typical rent is about $1,405 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 74.0% 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 8.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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