Delaware City, DE
Living in Delaware City
Bikeability
7
Walkability
28
Commute
26
Public Transit
8
Affordability
60
Public Safety
61
Airports
71
Hospitals
13
Colleges
67
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
27
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.8k
Population
+48 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black14%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate49%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$7.9k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-6% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$190k
Median Home Value
-$16k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$883
Median Monthly Rent
+$176 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K39%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas6%
Utility gas35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Delaware City
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Delaware City
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
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 Delaware City
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding27
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Delaware City, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Delaware City, DE
Red Lion Christian Academy
4 miles, W
Aquinas Academy
5 miles, W
Fairwinds Christian School
6 miles, NW
Delaware Christian Academy
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Delaware City, DE
Wilmington University
7 miles, N
Strayer University-Delaware
8 miles, NW
University of Delaware
11 miles, NW
Goldey-Beacom College
13 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Delaware City, DE
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
5 miles, NW
Salem Medical Center
8 miles, E
Delaware Psychiatric Center
9 miles, N
Christiana Hospital
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Delaware City, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
28 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
55 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
64 miles, NE