New Castle County, DE Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 569,889 | 1,015,835 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1154.4 | 408.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 1.04% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 222,719 | 395,977 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Castle County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,930 | $83,492 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.45% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $230,493 | $249,028 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,379 | $1,341 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 72.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 22.0 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
New Castle County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
New Castle County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Castle County | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.2% | 17.3% | 19.0% |