New Castle County, Delaware
New Castle County is home to 577,961 people. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Delaware rate (10.4%). The median household income is $91,166.
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| Measure | Value | Delaware | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 577,961 | 1,021,191 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $91,166 | $84,954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.1% | 10.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 13.7% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.9% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 35.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $352,200 | $352,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,448 | $1,401 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.8% | 49.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 12.8% | 10.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.3 years | 41.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Kent County
- Cecil County, Maryland
- Kent County, Maryland
- Salem County, New Jersey
- Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.