Long Neck Authority
Long Neck is a middle-income small town of 2,161 with home prices 1.9× below the Delaware median.
Long Neck, Delaware
Long Neck is one of the smaller incorporated places in Sussex County, Delaware, with a population of 2,161. Median household income is $56,745.
Definition and scope
Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Long Neck operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. 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 Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Long Neck has approximately 2,161 residents. The median age is 67.1 years. Roughly 92% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $187,600.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 90.2%
- Black or African American: 4.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
- Asian: 1.9%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Long Neck is $56,745. Poverty rate stands at 10.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.7%. Educational attainment: 17.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Long Neck:
- Public schools: 20
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 4
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Long Neck is Delaware Coastal Airport. Federal court business routes through Sussex County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newark, Delaware.
Geography and climate
Elevation here is 36 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.
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.
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- 32 CFR 746.3 § 746.3 Delegation of authority. · source
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