Broadkill Beach / Dutch Acres, 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 Broadkill Beach / Dutch Acres

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

56.0%

Households with Children

11.1%

School Enrollment K-12

157

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.8%
School Age (5-17): 6.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.5%
Working Age (35-54): 14.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 21.1%
Seniors (65+): 39.5%

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: 2.6%
High School / GED: 21.1%
Some College or Associate's: 20.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 55.9%

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: 6.6%
Single Parents: 4.5%
Couples & Adults: 55.4%
Living Alone: 33.5%

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: 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.7%
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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 45.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 54.2%

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: 37.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 58.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 92.6%
Spanish: 3.7%
European & Indo-European: 3.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 1.0%
High School (9-12): 1.5%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 90.4%

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