Sycamore Farms / Gander Hill, DE

Neighborhood

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Neighborhood

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Sycamore Farms / Gander Hill

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Households with Children

44.0%

School Enrollment K-12

1,108

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 27.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.5%
Working Age (35-54): 29.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.8%
High School / GED: 28.3%
Some College or Associate's: 32.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 34.3%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 32.7%
Living Alone: 23.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 22.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 12.8%
Puerto Rican: 36.4%
Cuban: 0.4%
Dominican: 8.9%
Central American: 10.1%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 61.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 5.9%
Caribbean: 1.0%
Other Black: 31.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 47.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 46.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 9.9%
High School (9-12): 10.6%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 66.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources