Population 4,919 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mayfield
Household size in Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Mayfield is a place of big households: 2.91 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.64 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only one 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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.4 | 40.7 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.8 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
Mayfield skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 15.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Mayfield: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only two of Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods have a lower 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 Mayfield
Renters in Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 32.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 34.1% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 36.0% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 33.8% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mayfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Mayfield has the lowest share of renters of any Wilmington neighborhood.
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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Mayfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Only one other Wilmington neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1958 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1959 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1960 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1961 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Mayfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of Wilmington. Among Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods, though, only two have newer 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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,351 | $1,014 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,029 | $1,070 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,733 | $1,211 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,459 | $1,498 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$108 | +$484 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mayfield pays $1,459 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Among Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods, though, only one other has higher rents.
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 Mayfield
Bachelor's degrees in Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.9% | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 35.4% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.6% | 36.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 40.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Mayfield: 57.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Of Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 88.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.9% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.4% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Mayfield: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Mayfield has a higher share of high school graduates than most Wilmington neighborhoods.
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 Mayfield
| Period | Mayfield | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.0% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Mayfield than nationally: unemployment was 6.5%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Mayfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield | 2.91 | 44.4 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 1959 | $1,459 | 57.1% | 96.3% | 6.5% |
| Cloutier Court | 2.68 | 44.3 | 5.6% | 11.9% | 2.1% | 1958 | $1,446 | 59.4% | 97.5% | 5.0% |
| Northwest Wilmington | 2.13 | 47.2 | 17.0% | 40.4% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,296 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
| 9th Ward | 2.84 | 34.1 | 21.4% | 62.4% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,230 | 21.4% | 91.4% | 7.9% |
| Baynard Village | 2.27 | 42.8 | 16.1% | 52.1% | 8.2% | 1939 | $1,330 | 34.5% | 85.8% | 4.6% |
| Brandywine Village | 2.36 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 54.5% | 11.4% | 1962 | $1,086 | 29.6% | 90.2% | 12.6% |
| Highlands | 1.80 | 49.1 | 3.4% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,780 | 76.8% | 98.7% | 0.4% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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 Mayfield. 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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