19973 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Delaware based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 19973 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 19973 is African American. The current unemployment level in 19973 is 4.4%.
| Population | 26,070 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 330 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,140 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,308 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 66.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 35.39% |
19973 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,798 | 66.81% |
| Black | 5,843 | 23.24% |
| Hispanic | 2,149 | 8.55% |
| Asian | 324 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
19973 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,006 | 33.46% |
| Black | 1,141 | 37.94% |
| Hispanic | 832 | 27.67% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
19973 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 867 | 6.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,364 | 10.8% |
| High School Diploma | 5,478 | 43.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 202 | 1.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 727 | 5.76% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,767 | 13.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 8.51% |
| Masters Degree | 791 | 6.26% |
| Professional Degree | 278 | 2.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.61% |