Claymont, Delaware
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Claymont, Delaware, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,786 | 1,021,191 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $74,712 | $84,954 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.9% | 35.8% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $276,600 | $352,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,306 | $1,401 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 12.8% | 10.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.9% | 73.0% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 26.2 | 26.0 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 16.3% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 35.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 49.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 27.7% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 10.1% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 66.3 | 60.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 41.5 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 14.7% | 20.7% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 19.0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 14.6% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 27.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 16.2% | 20.6% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,302 | 402,038 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 50.5% | 65.1% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 19.2% | 27.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 15.5% | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 37.1% | 28.5% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 38.3% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $48,370 | $45,375 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.0% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 7.8% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 10.4% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 24.5% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 13.5% | 10.7% | n/a |
Housing in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,520 | 464,203 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 40.7% | 59.1% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 31.0% | 14.5% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 4.8% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,964.0 | 1,987.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.1% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.9% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,813 | $1,768 | n/a |
Education in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 32.3% | 28.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 27.3% | 27.1% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.2% | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 13.8% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 73.3% | 62.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 74.8% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 18.4% | 24.8% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.9% | 6.2% | n/a |
Origins and language in Claymont, Delaware
| Statistic | Claymont | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 26.4% | 42.9% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 7.7% | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.1% | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 80.8% | 84.9% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 7.7% | 7.9% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.1% | 11.6% | 16.7% |