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Disparities and gaps frequently reveal themselves geographically, and efforts to address inequities benefit from local-scale data and strategies. The Data Center provides summary demographics at the state, county, census tract and zip code levels.

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Demographics

for Zip Code 19801

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Demographic data describes the socioeconomic makeup of a particular area, from characteristics such as race, ethnicity, and age to measures of wealth. Understanding demographic diversity within Zip codes and across the state is key to establishing the context of equity and inclusion challenges in Delaware.


Population Total

17,447
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Zip Code 19801 is 4,217 people per square mile, which is higher than the state figure of 497 people per square mile.
2021
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State Area Deprivation Index

9
on a scale of 1 to 10
Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Zip Code 19801 is $33,410, which is lower than the state figure of $72,724.
2020
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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Zip Code 19801 is 26.3%, which is higher than the state percent of 11.1%.
2021
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Population By Race

for Zip Code 19801

2021

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Native american
5N/A
Pacific islander
7N/A
Other race
2121%
Asian
3622%
Two or more races
6174%
White
3,69621%
Black
12,54872%
Total
17,447100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Zip Code 19801

2021

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
1,3638%
Non hispanic
16,08492%
Total
17,447100%

Population By Age

for Zip Code 19801

2021

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
3,84722%
Between 18 and 65
12,04269%
Over 65
1,5589%
Total
17,447100%