Henlopen Acres · Census data
Henlopen Acres, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 176 people live in Henlopen Acres, with a median household income of $151,250 and a median age of 70.4. 57.8% of its 232 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Henlopen Acres, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Henlopen Acres | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 176 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 70.4 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 64% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $151,250 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 0.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 232 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 58% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 100% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $2,000,000+ | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | Not published | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 80% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Henlopen Acres
How many people live in Henlopen Acres?
The Census Bureau estimates 176 residents (margin of error ± 53) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 139. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Henlopen Acres?
The median age is 70.4 (margin of error ± 5.8), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Henlopen Acres residents are 65 or older?
About 64% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Henlopen Acres?
The median household income is $151,250 (margin of error ± $98,827) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Henlopen Acres?
Per capita income is $107,915 (margin of error ± $29,795), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Henlopen Acres?
About 0.0% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (0 of 176), compared with 10.9% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Henlopen Acres?
The estimate is 232 housing units (margin of error ± 41), of which 94 are occupied year-round homes and 138 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Henlopen Acres are seasonal or vacation homes?
134 housing units (margin of error ± 35) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 57.8% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Henlopen Acres own or rent?
About 100% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 0% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Henlopen Acres?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $2,000,000 or more (the Census Bureau does not publish values above that), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Henlopen Acres?
The Census Bureau does not publish a median rent for Henlopen Acres because too few rented homes were sampled. The Sussex County median is $1,238 a month. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Henlopen Acres?
Workers who commute average about 30 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Henlopen Acres have a college degree?
About 80% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Henlopen Acres town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.