New Castle County Delaware Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the New Castle County Delaware area was $73,854 in 2021, the latest figures available. New Castle County median household income is $2,763 higher than the median Delaware household income and $4,137 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including New Castle County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for New Castle County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for New Castle County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Delaware | $71,091 | -3.84% | +1.67% |
| New Castle County | $73,854 | -6.04% | -1.48% |
Trends in New Castle County, DE Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for New castle is $73,854. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $82,429 and is now $8,575 (10.40%) lower. From a post peak low of $73,483 in 2012, real median household income for New castle has now grown by $371 (0.50%).
Real Median Household Income: New Castle County, Delaware, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for New Castle County
| Date | US | Delaware | New Castle County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $71,091 | $73,854 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,932 | $78,598 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $74,369 | $80,889 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $69,922 | $74,965 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,468 | $73,662 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $69,726 | $75,955 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $70,050 | $75,770 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $68,409 | $74,234 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $67,388 | $73,520 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $69,059 | $73,483 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $71,004 | $76,922 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,977 | $78,855 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $71,535 | $78,071 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $73,012 | $82,429 |
New Castle County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for New Castle County was $96,197 in 2021. Compared to the median Delaware family income, New Castle County median family income is $9,065 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for New Castle County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for New Castle County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Delaware | $87,132 | -4.47% | +1.72% |
| New Castle County | $96,197 | -4.13% | +3.49% |
Trends in New Castle County, DE Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for New castle is $96,197. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $101,244 and is now $5,047 (4.98%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: New Castle County, Delaware, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for New Castle County
| Date | US | Delaware | New Castle County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,132 | $96,197 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $91,209 | $100,343 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $92,355 | $101,244 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $85,655 | $92,952 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $85,196 | $93,293 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $83,832 | $92,418 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $85,690 | $94,012 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $83,162 | $92,481 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $80,841 | $90,473 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $83,529 | $90,417 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $84,101 | $92,880 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $85,550 | $98,063 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,714 | $99,754 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $88,816 | $99,081 |
New Castle County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for New Castle County was $40,884 in 2021. Compared to the median Delaware per capita income, New Castle County median per capita income is $2,087 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for New Castle County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for New Castle County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Delaware | $38,797 | -2.01% | +6.56% |
| New Castle County | $40,884 | -2.91% | +5.67% |
Trends in New Castle County, DE Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for New castle is $40,884. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $42,109 and is now $1,225 (2.91%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: New Castle County, Delaware, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for New Castle County
| Date | US | Delaware | New Castle County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,797 | $40,884 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $39,594 | $42,109 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,060 | $41,941 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,410 | $38,691 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,454 | $39,054 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,804 | $37,762 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $35,956 | $37,893 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,926 | $36,693 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,348 | $37,859 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,935 | $36,516 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,159 | $38,351 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,610 | $38,332 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,485 | $39,102 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $38,454 | $41,423 |
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