New Castle County, Delaware

Total Population: 573,030

County Seat: Wilmington

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Median Home Value

$329,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$89,901

Across all households

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)24.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.9%
Two or More Races4.0%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

16.6%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.6%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$89,901

Mean Household Income

$118,003

Per Capita Income

$46,990

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$329,800

Median Rent

$1,379/mo

Total Housing Units

235,057

Owner-Occupied

68.5%

Renter-Occupied

31.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Married Couple Households

44.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.7%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

92.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 10003.