Hockessin, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

14,172

Unemployment

4.9%

Poverty

1.0%

Median Home

$456,100

Median Income

$153,879

Median Rent

$1,924

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Hockessin SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

9.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

9.5

Commute

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Hockessin, DE Cost Of Living

141
Hockessin's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Hockessin	Delaware	National Average
Overall	141	113	100

Services	111	111	100
Groceries	125	118	100
Health	113	103	100
Housing	216	122	100
Transportation	114	110	100
Utilities	87	97	100

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Rankings for Hockessin in Delaware

Ranks #24 in Worst Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #0 in Best Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #0 in Cheapest Places To Live In Delaware

Map Of Hockessin, DE

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Population over time in Hockessin

Year	Population	% Change
2020	14,172	5.2%
2019	13,472	-1.5%
2018	13,672	-0.2%
2017	13,702	3.6%
2016	13,230	-2.9%
2015	13,620	1.9%
2014	13,368	0.6%
2013	13,287	1.4%
2012	13,109	1.5%
2011	12,919	-

Race / Ethnicity in Hockessin

White

81.1% (11,496)

African American

2.6% (366)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

10.6% (1,505)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.8% (115)

Two Or More

2.8% (396)

Hispanic

2.1% (294)

Race	Hockessin	DE	USA
White	81.1%	61.5%	60.1%
African American	2.6%	21.5%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	10.6%	4.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.8%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.8%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	2.1%	9.4%	18.2%

Gender in Hockessin

Female

53.3% (7,552)

Male

46.7% (6,619)

Gender	Hockessin	DE	USA
Female	53.3%	51.7%	50.8%
Male	46.7%	48.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hockessin for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (141)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (283)

High School / GED

11.0% (1,558)

Some College

12.0% (1,700)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (850)

Bachelor's Degree

32.0% (4,535)

Master's Degree

22.0% (3,117)

Professional Degree

6.0% (850)

Doctorate Degree

8.0% (1,133)

Education	Hockessin	DE	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	11.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	12.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	32.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	22.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	6.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	8.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Hockessin, Delaware

Less than $10,000

0.5% (6,906)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.6% (8,632)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.7% (52,659)

$25,000 to $34,999

3.6% (50,932)

$35,000 to $49,999

4.5% (63,306)

$50,000 to $74,999

8.6% (122,296)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.7% (136,972)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.5% (248,621)

$150,000 to $199,999

13.6% (192,221)

$200,000 or more

37.7% (534,651)

Income	Hockessin	DE	USA
Less than $10,000	0.5%	5.2%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.6%	3.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.7%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	3.6%	8.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	4.5%	11.7%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	8.6%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	9.7%	13.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.5%	17.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.6%	7.7%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	37.7%	7.6%	8.3%