Hockessin, DE Demographics

A map of Hockessin's Population by Race

Hockessin, Delaware had a population of 13,478 in 2020. It was 75.1% White, 3.0% Black, 13.6% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hockessin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hockessin's White Population

10,119 residents of Hockessin identify as White, or 75.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Hockessin larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #28 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is more White than neighboring Pike Creek (71.5% White), Pike Creek Valley (68.8% White), and Kennett Square (45.8% White). Hockessin is less White than neighboring North Star (79.4% White), and Greenville (78% White).

Hockessin's Black Population

410 residents of Hockessin identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hockessin less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #64 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is less Black than neighboring Pike Creek (4.8% Black), Pike Creek Valley (10.4% Black), North Star (3.1% Black), Kennett Square (4% Black), and Greenville (3.3% Black).

Hockessin's Asian Population

1,829 residents of Hockessin identify as Asian, or 13.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hockessin slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is more Asian than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (9.6% Asian), North Star (11.7% Asian), Kennett Square (1.1% Asian), and Greenville (11.8% Asian). Hockessin is less Asian than neighboring Pike Creek (15.2% Asian).

Hockessin's Hispanic Population

555 residents of Hockessin identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hockessin slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #59 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is more Hispanic than neighboring North Star (2.6% Hispanic), and Greenville (3.3% Hispanic). Hockessin is less Hispanic than neighboring Pike Creek (4.5% Hispanic), Pike Creek Valley (6.5% Hispanic), and Kennett Square (46.4% Hispanic).

Hockessin's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of Hockessin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hockessin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #59 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Star (0.2% Native American/Other), Kennett Square (0.2% Native American/Other), and Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Hockessin's Multiracial Population

499 residents of Hockessin identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hockessin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Hockessin is ranked #55 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hockessin is more Multiracial than neighboring Pike Creek (3.5% Multiracial), North Star (3% Multiracial), Kennett Square (2.6% Multiracial), and Greenville (3.2% Multiracial). Hockessin is less Multiracial than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.