CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 512.03
Delaware · Sussex County · 775 residents · 0.904 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest per-capita income in DE$101,830#11highest home value in DE$723,200#13highest old in DE#875 US64.4 yrs#21highest education in DE63.8%TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 512.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,054. Population has declined 14% since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $723,200. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% more than the Sussex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% 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
775
−14%since 2020
from 897 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
857 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 992 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
−1%since 2020
from 65.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024775
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,054
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,273 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$101,830
+48%since 2020
from $68,711 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
+9%since 2020
from 0.514 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Other services11.4%
Public administration5.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade2.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$723,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $541,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
84.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+21%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian1%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(711)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(24)
Asian2.3%(18)
Other2.8%(22)
Diversity Score19.5%(151)
Diversity Score
20
+106%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
+5%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
55.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.6% 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 775 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 $107,054 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 $723,200.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.8% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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