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Woodside, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Woodside, Delaware had a total population of 475, the 62nd largest town in Delaware, with a median household income of $79,375, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Woodside Quick Facts

Population 475
Median Household Income $79,375
Median Home Value $320,800
Poverty Rate 7.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Median Age 25.5 years
Homeownership Rate 57.9%
Affordability Ratio 4.0x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%
High School Graduation Rate 95.9%
Diversity Index 57/100
Population 475 62nd of 79
Median Income $79,375 average
Poverty Rate 7.0% 44% lower than national
Median Home Value $320,800 average

How Woodside Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population309475+53.7%
Median household income$77,176$79,375+2.8%
Median home value$259,100$320,800+23.8%

How Woodside Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.3%
$25K-$50K 6.3%
$50K-$100K 70.6%
$100K+ 16.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
0.0%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
6.3%
$20K-$25K
0.0%
$25K-$30K
0.0%
$30K-$35K
4.8%
$35K-$40K
1.6%
$40K-$45K
0.0%
$45K-$50K
0.0%
$50K-$60K
9.5%
$60K-$75K
6.3%
$75K-$100K
54.8%
$100K-$125K
4.8%
$125K-$150K
10.3%
$150K-$200K
0.0%
$200K+
1.6%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,642/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

57out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 60 | National average: 61

Education

Woodside Rankings in Delaware

#62 Population of 79
#39 Median Income of 77
#52 Education of 79
#33 Home Value of 78

Other Cities in Kent County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Dover 39,837 $60,199 15.0% $258,900
Rising Sun-Lebanon 4,163 $113,529 8.0% $389,900
Camden 4,106 $63,267 5.3% $300,100
Harrington 3,838 $72,679 6.9% $221,900
Highland Acres 3,752 $102,356 6.2% $306,400
Dover Base Housing 2,962 $82,161 2.2% N/A
Riverview 2,596 $93,162 8.2% $319,900
Kent Acres 2,388 $91,524 14.2% $241,600
Woodside East 2,274 $61,142 10.9% $330,700
Cheswold 2,143 $86,875 7.2% $314,600

Cities Similar to Woodside

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Houston456$68,889$310,9005.3%23.3%
Port Penn592$72,009$383,9000.0%0.0%
Arden627$79,306$479,40034.6%5.0%
Slaughter Beach408$109,375$757,40056.0%10.1%
South Bethany545$116,875$955,20077.5%4.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 475, Woodside's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Woodside is a small community located in Delaware, within Kent County. The total population is 475. It ranks as the 62nd most populous out of 79 Census-designated places in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodside is 25.5 years. This is 39% lower than the state median of 41.6 years. With 43.6% of the population under 18, Woodside has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodside is $79,375. This is 7% lower than the state median of $84,954. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $320,800. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $352,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 73.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodside is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.5% vs 21.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 11.1%.

Education

25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodside, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Woodside, Delaware?

Woodside, Delaware has a population of 475 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Woodside, DE?

The median household income in Woodside is $79,375, which is 2% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Woodside, DE?

The poverty rate in Woodside is 7.0%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Woodside, Delaware?

Woodside's population is 55.6% White, 34.5% Black, 1.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Woodside, DE?

The median home value in Woodside is $320,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Woodside, Delaware?

25.2% of adults (25+) in Woodside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.