Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE

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2024 Population
126,905
US Senator
Chris Coons
Democratic Party
US Senator
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic Party
US Representative
Sarah McBride
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
44.8
0.223% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
5.17%
1.74% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$115,956
1.27% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$433,800
3.95% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,681
0.864% 1-year growth

About

13.3% of the households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are Goldey-Beacom College (342 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was $433,800, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is home to a population of 127k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.3% of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2024, there were 7.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.1k people) in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are Spanish (3,569 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,000 households), and Hindi (1,076 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
65,165
Women
51.5%
61,413
Men
48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 126,578 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

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Citizenship

96%
2024 Citizenship
96.3%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    90.1k ± 2.53k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.8k ± 1.22k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    11.4k ± 1.17k
5.53%
Hispanic Population
7.01k people

In 2024, there were 7.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.1k people) in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.4k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.53% of the people in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are hispanic (7.01k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,721 ± 1,267 people
  2. China
    2,026 ± 1,096 people
  3. Hong Kong
    575 ± 587 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was India, the natal country of 2,721 Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE residents, followed by China with 2,026 and Hong Kong with 575.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.3%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
14.3k people
10.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
13.1k people

As of 2024, 11.3% of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE residents (14.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,569 households (2.96%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,000 households (2.48%)
  3. Hindi
    1,076 households (0.891%)

13.3% of the households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was Spanish. 2.96% of the households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,193 ± 296
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    756 ± 209
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    648 ± 190

Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE employs 60.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE were Elementary & secondary schools (3,830 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,730 people), and Construction (2,743 people), and the highest paying industries were Advertising, public relations & related services ($209,788), Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. ($191,429), and Air transportation ($190,759).

Males in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $88,192. The income inequality in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,587
Women
47.1%
32,094
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE in 2023 was 60,681 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

60.7k
2023 Value
0.864%
1 Year growth
± 0.864%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 0.864%, from 60.2k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, are Other managers (1,865 people), Registered nurses (1,493 people), and Financial managers (1,439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.7k
2023 Value
0.864%
1 Year growth
± 0.864%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 0.864%, from 60.2k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,830 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,730 people), and Construction (2,743 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$80,542
Median earning men ± $3,115
$60,628
Median earning women ± $1,806

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($119,199), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($103,158), and Manufacturing ($100,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($94,428), Manufacturing ($92,297), and Information ($91,696).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.43%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons
Senator from Delaware2
Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator from Delaware1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE awarded 342 degrees. The student population of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 504 male students and 570 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are White (120 and 50.6%), Black or African American (49 and 20.7%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (19 and 8.02%).

The largest universities in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Goldey-Beacom College (342 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE are General Finance (60 and 17.5%), General Business Administration & Management (58 and 17%), and Information Resources Management (22 and 6.43%).

The median tuition cost in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE for private four year colleges is $13,440.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,074 (46.9% men and 53.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,074 students enrolled in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 355 records, of which 53.2% were women and 46.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Counseling Psychology
    17 degrees awarded
  2. General Finance
    46 degrees awarded
  3. Organizational Leadership
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was Counseling Psychology with 17 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Goldey-Beacom College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
342 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Goldey-Beacom College with 342 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 147 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, which is 0.754 times less than the 195 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 120 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 49 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.523% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (28.1k), Graduate Degree (23.2k), and High School or Equivalent (20.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was $433,800 in 2024, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $417,300 to $433,800, a 3.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is 78%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$433,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,748
$40,294
Median Property Taxes
±$1,484

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78%
Homeownership
2024
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 78% of the housing units in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$115,956
Median Household Income
± $4,453
51.6k
Number of Households
± 1,843

In 2024, the median household income of the 51.6k households in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE grew to $115,956 from the previous year's value of $114,502.

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Wage Distribution

0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE
0.471
2022 Wage GINI in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE

In 2023, the income inequality in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.54% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (67.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (21.1%)
  3. Carpooled (6.49%)

In 2024, 67.9% of workers in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.1%) and those who carpooled to work (6.49%).

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE (6.45k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

96.8% of the population of Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 7.15% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.578% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,356 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.15%
Uninsured
58.2%
Employer Coverage
7.15%
Medicaid
17.1%
Medicare
13.8%
Non-Group
0.578%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE grew by 8.55% from 2.91% to 3.15%.

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