CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 512.04
Delaware · Sussex County · 760 residents · 0.998 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest old in DE#494 US67.9 yrs#4highest home value in DE$1,049,700#4highest education in DE77.9%#5highest per-capita income in DE#1653 US$110,656TRACT SHAPE · Sussex County, DE
The short version
Census Tract 512.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $1,049,700. With a median age of 67.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% more than the Sussex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
760
+11%since 2020
from 682 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
762 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 683 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
67.9
−5%since 2020
from 71.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024760
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,230 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$110,656
+42%since 2020
from $77,820 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+34%since 2020
from 0.347 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
Public administration11.7%
Finance & insurance7%
Retail trade5.5%
Information5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Education & health services3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,049,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $558,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
85.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
8.8
+49%since 2020
from 5.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian1%(7)
Other22.7%(155)
Diversity Score47.8%(326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(9)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other9.7%(74)
Diversity Score25.5%(194)
Diversity Score
25
−47%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
+9%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Female
44.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 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 760 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 $118,750 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 $1,049,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.9% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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