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Frederica town, DE

ZIP 19946 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19946

19946 has a population of 5,508 with a median age of 45.5 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
19.5%+57% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.9%-74% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
11.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
37.5%+43% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.6%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.6%+549% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 19946

Poverty Rate
11.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.7%+78% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.4%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
37.6%+549% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,508
Median age45.5
Poverty rate11.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.2%
Hispanic4.9%
Black19.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born15.8%