Statistics for New Castle County
Latest official figures for New Castle County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 588,026 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.3 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 5,759 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 5,447 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 9.81 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 9.28 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 10.3 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 91,166 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 75,963.8 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 3 % | 2024 |