What is the population of Hockessin, Delaware?

Hockessin has a population of approximately 13,439 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Hockessin, Delaware located?

Hockessin is located in Delaware, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.7839°, -75.6807°.

What is the median household income in Hockessin?

The median household income in Hockessin is approximately $171,204 based on the most recent open data.

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Total population

13,439

Median home value

$568,800

66.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$171,204

Hockessin$171k

National$74k

Air quality index

64Moderate

Elevation111 m

Weather65°F · Partly Cloudy

Coordinates39.78°, -75.68°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Hockessin is a small census-designated community that lies in Delaware, United States. Public datasets list a population of roughly 13,439. Hockessin maps to 39.784°, -75.681° — squarely within the warm temperate belt. It covers about 26 km² of land area. Local weather statistics describe average highs near 64.4°F and lows near 47.7°F, alongside about 51.3 in of annual precipitation (a wet total). Solar-resource estimates put the area at about 1,484 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year with sunshine for roughly 58% of daylight hours. Based on its warm temperate position, residents likely encounter warm summers and cool winters. Resident density is around 517 per km², indicating a medium-density urban fabric. Further detail — demographics, climate, nearby amenities and natural-hazard data — is compiled below from public open-data sources.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

46.3

Median home value

$568,800

Housing units

4,984

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

2.3%

Race & ethnicity

White

78.2%

Black

1.2%

Asian

12.9%

Hispanic

3.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

39.7839

Longitude

-75.6807

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

64.4°F

Avg low

47.7°F

Annual precipitation

51.3 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Tonight

65°F

Partly Cloudy

Sunday

88°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Monday

77°F

Mostly Sunny

Monday Night

58°F

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday

77°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Hockessin, DE from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Moderate

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

7.7

PM10 (µg/m³)

7.9

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

11.6

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,433,771

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
53,766
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
46,132
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
44,532
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
44,001
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
42,035
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
40,320
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
39,934
House Finch
Haemorhous mexicanus (P.L.Statius Müller, 1776) · Aves
36,379

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Penn (William) High School
High · New Castle · 2,239 students · 18.1:1 ratio
Odyssey Charter School
Other · Wilmington · 2,123 students · 13:1 ratio
Delcastle Technical High School
High · Wilmington · 1,585 students · 12.4:1 ratio
Las Americas ASPIRA Academy
Other · Newark · 1,341 students · 15.2:1 ratio
Christiana High School
High · Newark · 1,256 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Conrad Schools of Science
High · Wilmington · 1,169 students · 18:1 ratio
Mount Pleasant High School
High · Wilmington · 1,107 students · 14.4:1 ratio
Newark High School
High · Newark · 1,105 students · 17:1 ratio