Woodside East Authority

Woodside East is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,274.

Woodside East, Delaware

Woodside East is one of the smaller incorporated places in Kent County, Delaware, with a population of 2,274. Households here earn a median of $61,142.

Definition and scope

Woodside East is a chartered municipality within Kent County, Delaware, Delaware. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District at-large and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Woodside East has approximately 2,274 residents. The median age is 36.7 years. Roughly 88% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $330,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 45.8%
• Black or African American: 9.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 22.4%
• Asian: 0.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Woodside East is $61,142. Poverty rate stands at 10.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 7.4%. Educational attainment: 22.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Woodside East:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Jenkins Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Woodside East sits at an elevation of 32 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.