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Arden, DE
Village in New Castle County, Delaware.
Population
627
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,517
ZIP codes
0
Arden and its ZIP codes
Arden at a glance
- Arden is about 4.8 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,306, 7% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $479,400 (36% above Delaware) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Arden, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arden, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,306
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$479,400
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
60.1
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (266), German Americans (160), Italian Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Arden.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
How people get to work
Arden, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arden, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arden, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Arden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArdencroftVillage | 0.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ArdentownVillage | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ClaymontCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Boothwyn, PACensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| BellefonteTown | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 3.8 mi | 1.1 |
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.7 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PACensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Chester Heights, PABorough | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| WilmingtonCity | 5.7 mi | 10.9 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Upland, PABorough | 6.8 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arden, DE in?
- Arden is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Arden, DE?
- About 627 people live in Arden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arden?
- Nearby places include Ardencroft (0.3 mi), Ardentown (0.5 mi), Claymont (1.8 mi), Boothwyn, PA (2.8 mi), Bellefonte (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023