Hockessin PUMA, DE

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2021 Population
150,547
2.12% 1-year growth
US Senator
Tom Carper
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Coons
Democratic Party
US Representative
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
44.4
0.909% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
6.76%
0.262% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$95,451
3.25% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$340,600
3.43% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
71,958
4.18% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Hockessin PUMA, DE had a population of 151k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $95,451. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hockessin PUMA, DE grew from 147,424 to 150,547, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $92,446 to $95,451, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hockessin PUMA, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), and White (Hispanic) (2.61%).

12.5% of the households in Hockessin 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.

95.8% of the residents in Hockessin PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Castle County (North)--Hockessin PUMA, DE are Goldey-Beacom College (475 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Hockessin PUMA, DE was $340,600, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Hockessin PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Hockessin PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Hockessin PUMA, DE is home to a population of 151k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Hockessin PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (15.6k people).

In 2021, there were 6.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Hockessin PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Hockessin PUMA, DE are Spanish (5,245 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,005 households), and Tamil (898 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
77,956
Women
51.8%
72,586
Men
48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 150,542 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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Citizenship

95.8%
2021 Citizenship
95.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Hockessin PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Hockessin PUMA, DE was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hockessin PUMA, DE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 2.62k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    17.3k ± 1.52k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    11.1k ± 997
4.73%
Hispanic Population
7.13k people

In 2021, there were 6.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Hockessin PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.73% of the people in Hockessin PUMA, DE are hispanic (7.13k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,971 ± 1,325 people
  2. China
    2,044 ± 1,102 people
  3. Mexico
    845 ± 712 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hockessin PUMA, DE was India, the natal country of 2,971 Hockessin PUMA, DE residents, followed by China with 2,044 and Mexico with 845.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.4%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
15.6k people
10.6%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
15.7k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Hockessin PUMA, DE residents (15.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hockessin PUMA, DE was 10.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,245 households (3.69%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,005 households (2.11%)
  3. Tamil
    898 households (0.631%)

12.5% of the households in Hockessin PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hockessin PUMA, DE was Spanish. 3.69% of the households in Hockessin PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,078 ± 429
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,315 ± 324
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    867 ± 204

Hockessin PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Hockessin PUMA, DE employs 72k people. The largest industries in Hockessin PUMA, DE are Banking & related activities (4,622 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,038 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($232,055), Plastics product manufacturing ($219,493), and Miscellaneous fabricated metal products manufacturing ($179,509).

Males in Hockessin PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $79,726. The income inequality in Hockessin PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,212
Women
48.1%
35,861
Men
51.9%

The workforce of Hockessin PUMA, DE in 2020 was 69,073 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

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Occupations

72k
2021 Value
4.18%
1 Year growth
± 4.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hockessin PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 4.18%, from 69.1k employees to 72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hockessin PUMA, DE, are Other managers (2,265 people), Registered nurses (2,100 people), and Retail salespersons (1,608 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hockessin PUMA, DE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

72k
2021 Value
4.18%
1 Year growth
± 4.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Hockessin PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 4.18%, from 69.1k employees to 72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hockessin PUMA, DE, are Banking & related activities (4,622 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,511 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,038 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hockessin PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Hockessin 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

$67,162
Median earning men ± $2,627
$50,323
Median earning women ± $2,813

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($103,678), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,990), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($73,211), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,632), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,497).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $12.3B
  2. $5.7B
  3. $5.06B

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $12.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($5.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.06B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$61.7B
2020 Value in Delaware
$143B
Projected 2050 Value in Delaware
132% growth

In 2020, total outbound Delaware trade was $61.7B. This is expected to increase 132% to $143B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $9.01B
  2. $4.85B
  3. $4.34B

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $9.01B, followed by New Jersey with $4.85B and Ohio and $4.34B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

Tom Carper and Chris Coons 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.

Hockessin PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Delaware

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Tom Carper
Senator from Delaware1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001
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.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons 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 Representatives from Hockessin PUMA, DE

Lisa Blunt Rochester
Delaware at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Hockessin PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic Party).

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In 2021, universities in Hockessin PUMA, DE awarded 475 degrees. The student population of Hockessin PUMA, DE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 496 male students and 620 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hockessin PUMA, DE are White (150 and 53.8%), followed by Black or African American (62 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 12.2%), and Asian (19 and 6.81%).

The largest universities in Hockessin PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Goldey-Beacom College (475 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Castle County (North)--Hockessin PUMA, DE are General Finance (92 and 19.4%), General Business Administration & Management (90 and 18.9%), and Information Resources Management (46 and 9.68%).

The median tuition cost in New Castle County (North)--Hockessin PUMA, DE for private four year colleges is $12,750.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Hockessin PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,116 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,116 students enrolled in Hockessin PUMA, DE, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Non-resident Alien with 325 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 42 degrees awarded
  2. 73 degrees awarded
  3. 42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in New Castle County (North)--Hockessin PUMA, DE was Information Resources Management with 42 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
475 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Goldey-Beacom College with 475 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 201 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hockessin PUMA, DE, which is 0.734 times less than the 274 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 150 degrees mean that there were 2.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 62 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.386% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.409% 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 Hockessin PUMA, DE in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (32.3k), High School or Equivalent (27.2k), and Graduate Degree (24.4k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Hockessin PUMA, DE was $340,600 in 2021, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $329,300 to $340,600, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Hockessin PUMA, DE is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Hockessin PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hockessin PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hockessin PUMA, DE is $95,451. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Hockessin PUMA, DE was Middletown Town, Bear & Glasgow PUMA, DE with a value of $96,688, followed by Hockessin PUMA, DE and Sussex County PUMA, DE, with respective values of $95,451 and $68,886.

Property

$340,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,002
$45,460
Median Property Taxes
±$1,473

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Rent vs Own

75.3%
Homeownership
2021
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 75.3% of the housing units in Hockessin PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hockessin PUMA, DE was Middletown Town, Bear & Glasgow PUMA, DE with a value of $96,688, followed by Hockessin PUMA, DE and Sussex County PUMA, DE, with respective values of $95,451 and $68,886.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$95,451
Median Household Income
± $3,103
60.4k
Number of Households
± 1,815

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.4k households in Hockessin PUMA, DE grew to $95,451 from the previous year's value of $92,446.

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Wage Distribution

0.479
2021 Wage GINI in Hockessin PUMA, DE
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Hockessin PUMA, DE

In 2021, the income inequality in Hockessin PUMA, DE was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Hockessin PUMA, DE was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Hockessin PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.5%)
  3. Carpooled (7.12%)

In 2021, 75.6% of workers in Hockessin PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.12%).

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Commute Time

24.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hockessin PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Hockessin 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 & Diversity

6.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hockessin PUMA, DE (10k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hockessin PUMA, DE is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.6% of the population of Hockessin PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 9.4% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.674% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1323 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1334 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,323 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,323 patients per year. This represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1,334 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 16.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.44%
Uninsured
58.6%
Employer Coverage
9.4%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
0.674%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hockessin PUMA, DE grew by 1.47% from 3.39% to 3.44%.

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