New Castle County, Delaware
County
Overview
- County Name
- New Castle County
- State
- Delaware
- FIPS Code
- 10003
- State FIPS
- 10
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 426.34 sq mi
- Water Area
- 67.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 494.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.575915
- Longitude
- -75.644132
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 544,849
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 424,997
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 489,632 | 89.9% |
| Hispanic | 55,219 | 10.1% |
| White | 306,393 | 56.2% |
| Black | 139,731 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 24,789 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 254 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 156 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,402 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 391,135 | 92.0% |
| Hispanic | 33,860 | 8.0% |
| White | 256,398 | 60.3% |
| Black | 111,695 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 19,774 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,951 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,290 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 577,961
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $98,301
- Poverty Rate
- 9.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 56,931
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 313,334 | 54.2% |
| Black | 147,685 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 35,810 | 6.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 407,311
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 221,306 | 54.3% |
| Republican | 85,443 | 21.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 91,229 | 22.4% |
| Other | 1,864 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 188,570 | 46.3% |
| Female | 213,452 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 223,576 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 30,295 | 7.4% |
| Black | 99,613 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 13,483 | 3.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 169,599
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 106,345 | 47.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,630 | 21.9% |
| Black | 35,634 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 4,072 | 30.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 76,832 | 40.7% |
| Female | 91,287 | 42.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 95,684 (23.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 159,873 (39.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 236,079
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $361,583
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,562
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.3%
- Public Transit
- 2.8%
- Work From Home
- 17.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.