Delaware / Columbia, NJ

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Delaware / Columbia

Foul Rift / Bridgeville

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

Demographics of Delaware / Columbia

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.8%

Households with Children

23.1%

School Enrollment K-12

677

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.6%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 21.6%
Seniors (65+): 22.6%

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: 6.1%
High School / GED: 29.5%
Some College or Associate's: 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.8%

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: 17.8%
Single Parents: 5.4%
Couples & Adults: 51.7%
Living Alone: 25.2%

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: 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 1.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
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: 9.2%
Puerto Rican: 36.0%
Cuban: 13.3%
Dominican: 6.1%
Central American: 0.9%
South American: 3.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 31.3%

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: 40.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 59.8%

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: 72.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

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: 92.2%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 2.9%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 81.2%

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