New Castle County, DE
Living in New Castle County
Bikeability43
Walkability44
Commute49
Public Transit50
Affordability49
Public Safety49
Airports69
Hospitals20
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
556kPopulation+23k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black25%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$261kMedian Home Value+$8k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in New Castle County
United States45
Delaware34
Property Crime in New Castle County
United States48
Delaware35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in New Castle County
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding76
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding29
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Castle County, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Castle County, DE
Red Lion Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Aquinas Academy
3 miles, W
Fairwinds Christian School
5 miles, N
Learning Express Academy
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near New Castle County, DE
Strayer University-Delaware
8 miles, N
Wilmington University
8 miles, N
University of Delaware
9 miles, NW
Goldey-Beacom College
12 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Castle County, DE
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
4 miles, N
Christiana Hospital
8 miles, N
Rockford Center
8 miles, N
Delaware Psychiatric Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near New Castle County, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
30 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
57 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
65 miles, NE