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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 19973

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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

25,619
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Zip Code 19973 is 326 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 504 people per square mile.
2021
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State Area Deprivation Index

7
on a scale of 1 to 10
Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Zip Code 19973 is $55,792, which is lower than the state figure of $72,724.
2020
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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Zip Code 19973 is 16.3%, which is higher than the state percent of 11.1%.
2021
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Population By Race

for Zip Code 19973

2021

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
0N/A
Native american
30N/A
Asian
3241%
Other race
9044%
Two or more races
1,7357%
Black
5,84323%
White
16,79866%
Total
25,634100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Zip Code 19973

2021

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
2,1498%
Non hispanic
23,47092%
Total
25,619100%

Population By Age

for Zip Code 19973

2021

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
5,47621%
Between 18 and 65
15,10859%
Over 65
5,03520%
Total
25,619100%