New Castle County, Delaware
Total Population: 573,030
County Seat: Wilmington
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
39.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
9.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.