Population 5,164 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hedgeville
Household size in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Hedgeville is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.79, even as the national average fell. No other Wilmington neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 40.7 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +1.8 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.7, Hedgeville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 15.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.7% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Hedgeville: 28.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wilmington neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hedgeville
Renters in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 32.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.0% | 34.1% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.2% | 36.0% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 33.8% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Hedgeville rent their homes (44.1%), above the national share of 34.8%. About a quarter of owners (24.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Hedgeville as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Wilmington overall (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1958 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1959 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1960 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1961 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Hedgeville is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1944, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $932 | $1,014 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $932 | $1,070 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,057 | $1,211 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,302 | $1,498 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$370 | +$484 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hedgeville costs $1,302 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $370 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hedgeville
Bachelor's degrees in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 35.4% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 36.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 40.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hedgeville: 18.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Wilmington neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 88.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 90.9% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.1% | 91.4% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Hedgeville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Wilmington neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hedgeville
| Period | Hedgeville | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hedgeville has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Wilmington neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 9.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hedgeville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgeville | 2.94 | 34.7 | 28.1% | 44.1% | 9.4% | 1944 | $1,302 | 18.7% | 80.1% | 2.9% |
| Browntown | 1.99 | 33.9 | 27.8% | 49.7% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,431 | 44.7% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Hilltop | 2.62 | 37.1 | 22.5% | 49.8% | 10.0% | 1942 | $1,282 | 25.6% | 85.7% | 8.0% |
| The Flats | 2.32 | 40.5 | 26.2% | 52.6% | 11.7% | 1947 | $1,190 | 17.1% | 87.7% | 10.3% |
| Cool Springs | 1.83 | 48.4 | 12.9% | 60.0% | 15.9% | 1952 | $1,280 | 39.9% | 86.4% | 5.7% |
| Downtown | 2.28 | 33.5 | 30.1% | 72.5% | 21.5% | 1953 | $1,074 | 20.1% | 86.2% | 8.9% |
| Highlands | 1.80 | 49.1 | 3.4% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,780 | 76.8% | 98.7% | 0.4% |
| Brandywine Village | 2.36 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 54.5% | 11.4% | 1962 | $1,086 | 29.6% | 90.2% | 12.6% |
| Baynard Village | 2.27 | 42.8 | 16.1% | 52.1% | 8.2% | 1939 | $1,330 | 34.5% | 85.8% | 4.6% |
| 9th Ward | 2.84 | 34.1 | 21.4% | 62.4% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,230 | 21.4% | 91.4% | 7.9% |
| Northwest Wilmington | 2.13 | 47.2 | 17.0% | 40.4% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,296 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hedgeville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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