19808 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 19808, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

19808 is a zip code in New Castle County, Delaware, which covers Lower Christiana CCD, Piedmont CCD, and Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, with a total population of 39,016 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 19808 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 19808.

The estimated population of people living in 19808 is 39,016, with a median age of 42.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 19808 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,016
+2.39%
-4.20%
2020
38,106
 -1.43% -
2019
38,657
 -4.36% -
2018
40,419
 -0.75% -
2017
40,726
 - -

Population of 19808 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 19808 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69.4%
74.1%
 -6.34%
Black/African American
8.3%
5.4%
 +53.70%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12%
12.6%
 -4.76%
Asian
7.8%
6.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.2%
 +75.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 19808 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 19808 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 19808 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 19808 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.7 +2.64% 42.9 +3.37% 42.5 +1.67%
2020 41.6 -4.59% 41.5 -1.19% 41.8 -8.33%
2019 43.6 +4.81% 42 +5.79% 45.6 +3.64%
2018 41.6 +1.22% 39.7 +0.76% 44 +0.92%
2017 41.1 - 39.4 - 43.6 -

The median age of the 19808 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 19808 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,513 -22.84% 2,210 +6.51% 1,982 2,318
10 to 19 2,499 -3.99% 2,411 -11.59% 2,387 2,126
20 to 29 2,330 -18.73% 2,392 +6.19% 1,907 2,519
30 to 39 2,753 -24.38% 2,836 +4.09% 2,115 2,944
40 to 49 2,734 -7.33% 2,386 +4.57% 2,518 2,486
50 to 59 2,772 +14.06% 3,213 -5.9% 3,181 3,025
60 to 69 2,011 +7.74% 2,392 +13.25% 2,136 2,708
70+ 2,161 -3.23% 3,113 -17.08% 2,064 2,600

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 19808 zip code is $84,964.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 19808.

  • Under 25
    $57,853.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,543.00
  • 45 to 64
    $97,345.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,394.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 19808 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 19808, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 19808 is currently $109,281.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.97% of households in 19808 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 19808 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 19808 is $44,422.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 19808 by the total population of 19808.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 19808 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 19808 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 19808 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 19808 zip over the age of 16 is 32,005.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 19808 is 64.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 19808 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,802 45.40% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 1,789 80.00% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 2,637 81.10% 1.60%
30 to 34 years 2,744 88.00% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 4,694 89.30% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 5,446 90.50% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 3,385 79.50% 6.20%
60 to 64 years 2,589 64.70% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 4,032 30.50% 6.20%
75 years and over 2,887 7.00% 5.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 19808. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 25,755 67.00% 4.60%
Black or African American 2,483 69.90% 5.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,924 73.20% 1.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 766 84.10% 0.50%
Two or more races 1,059 63.50% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 3,224 80.90% 1.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 23,816 65.60% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 19808 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 19808 is 20,740, with median earnings of $51,511.00.

Women in 19808 are earning approximately 76.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,740 $51,511.00
Male 10,223 $57,166.00
Female 10,517 $43,721.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 19808 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,423 $77,329.00
Business and Financial 1,380 $71,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 686 $91,983.00
Architecture and Engineering 320 $84,286.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 416 $112,391.00
Community and Social Service 278 $67,500.00
Legal 291 $88,137.00
Educational and Library 1,310 $52,665.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 455 $44,571.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,500 $78,107.00
Healthcare Support 519 $32,569.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 303 $47,303.00
Law Enforcement 228 $64,470.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,251 $13,988.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 526 $19,123.00
Personal Care and Service 820 $23,462.00
Sales 1,676 $36,818.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,637 $35,292.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 106 $32,589.00
Construction and Extraction 1,122 $43,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 852 $61,889.00
Production 382 $43,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 764 $47,386.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 19808 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 19808.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,215 $95,884.00 1,208 $70,690.00
Business and Financial 698 $72,500.00 682 $70,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 485 $97,697.00 201 $65,446.00
Architecture and Engineering 293 $83,884.00 27 $114,107.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 218 $121,818.00 198 $83,095.00
Community and Social Service 141 $72,813.00 137 $49,659.00
Legal 84 $88,500.00 207 $88,052.00
Educational and Library 217 $52,938.00 1,093 $52,631.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 122 $72,500.00 333 $43,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 487 $140,329.00 1,013 $64,984.00
Healthcare Support 148 $9,533.00 371 $32,828.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 181 $70,104.00 122 $45,789.00
Law Enforcement 180 $64,015.00 48 $100,652.00
Food Preparation and Serving 501 $23,345.00 750 $11,457.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $28,750.00 224 $18,333.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $43,140.00 726 $22,756.00
Sales 1,059 $48,352.00 617 $23,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 549 $45,066.00 2,088 $33,403.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 78 $14,722.00 28 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,055 $48,469.00 67 $41,191.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 771 $61,083.00 81 $69,076.00
Production 299 $43,220.00 83 $44,271.00
Transportation and Material Moving 709 $47,542.00 55 $36,932.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,263 households in 19808, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,160 families living in the 19808 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 19808:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,644 682 1,834 5,103
Average Household Size 3.11 3.26 3.08 1.33
Total Families 7,644 682 1,834 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.98 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 10,160 families living in 19808, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 19808:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,906 housing units in 19808.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,263 95.96%
Vacant 643 4.04%

21.31% of the total 15,906 housing units in 19808 are rental units. This is approximately 3,389 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,769 are occupied by the owner - or 73.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 19808 is $1,218.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 19808 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    105
  • Less than $500
    142
  • $500 to $999
    799
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,456
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    704
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    288
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 19808 is $268,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 19808 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    479
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    266
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    380
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,081
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,395
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,439
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    664
  • $1,000,000 or more
    65

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 19808. The chart below shows the number of properties in 19808 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    551
  • 1940 to 1949
    245
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,174
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,138
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,213
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,955
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,673
  • 2000 to 2009
    574
  • 2010 to 2013
    351
  • 2014 or later
    32

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 19808 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    495
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,031
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,616
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,121

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 19808 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 19808 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 19808.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    461
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,472
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,880
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,183
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,958
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,035
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,251
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    311
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    680
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    732
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    999
  • 90 or more minutes
    425

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 19808 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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States in 19808

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