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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 19979

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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

738
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Zip Code 19979 is 365 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 497 people per square mile.
2021
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State Area Deprivation Index

6
on a scale of 1 to 10
Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Zip Code 19979 is $82,958, which is higher than the state figure of $72,724.
2020
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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Zip Code 19979 is 5.7%, which is lower than the state percent of 11.1%.
2021
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Population By Race

for Zip Code 19979

2021

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Asian
0N/A
Black
0N/A
Native american
0N/A
Other race
0N/A
Pacific islander
0N/A
Two or more races
0N/A
White
738100%
Total
738100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Zip Code 19979

2021

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
416%
Non hispanic
69794%
Total
738100%

Population By Age

for Zip Code 19979

2021

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
11015%
Between 18 and 65
54273%
Over 65
8612%
Total
738100%