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New Castle County
Population
577,9612024
Higher than communities in Delaware
Household income
$91,1662024
More favorable than communities in Delaware
Home value
$352,2002024
Similar to communities in Delaware
Unemployment
4.9%2026
Similar to communities in Delaware
Violent crime
4072023
Less favorable than communities in Delaware
Work from home
17.6%2024
Higher than communities in Delaware
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in New Castle County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare New Castle County with communities in Delaware or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2023, New Castle County was more favorable than communities in Delaware on residents with access to places to exercise.
100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL
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