Delaware Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 577,961 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,356 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 64 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $91,166 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,777 |
| Median Home Value | $352,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 236,079 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 154,724 (65.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 69,449 (29.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 11,906 (5.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 224,173 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 142,366 (63.5%) |
The table below compares New Castle County to the other 3 counties and county equivalents in Delaware by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Delaware Census Data Comparison Tool.
