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October 4, 1962
Smyrna Times
Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware
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Between 1940 and 1960, almost 82% of new homes in Delaware were built in rural and suburban areas, totaling over 68,000 units, with significant growth in New Castle, Sussex, and Kent Counties, as reported by USDA economist Gerald F. Vaughn using 1960 Census data.
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82% New Homes In State Built In Rural Areas
Almost 82 per cent of the new homes constructed in Delaware between 1940 and 1960 were built in rural and suburban areas. Gerald F. Vaughn, U.S. Department of Agriculture economist at the University of Delaware, reports more than 68,000 houses and dwelling units (including apartments) were built during this period making a total of 143,725 in the State by 1960 - 56,000 of them outside incorporated municipalities. "This development is another significant indication of Delaware's rapid trend toward suburban living," Vaughn says.
Citing revised data from the Census of Housing, Vaughn indicated that in 1960, 58 per cent of the homes were in suburban and rural areas, compared with 36 per cent in 1940.
New Castle County enjoyed the largest boom in suburban housing. Of 47,000 homes built during the past 2 decades, 40,000 were in the suburbs. In Sussex County 11,000 homes were constructed - more than 7,000 of them in suburban and rural areas. The statistics show that Kent County had an increase of 10,000 homes - 8,000 of them in the country.
In 1960, New Castle County - with a population of approximately 307,000 - had nearly 95,000 homes. Sussex County - with about 73,000 people - had more than 29,000 homes. Kent County - with almost 66,000 people - had nearly 20,000 homes.
Although Sussex County had only a slightly larger population than Kent County, there were considerably more homes reported in Sussex County. This is explained in two ways, according to Vaughn:
1. There were about 7,100 unoccupied homes in Sussex County, compared with only 1,800 in Kent County.
2. Housing units on the Dover Air Force Base in Kent County were excluded from the Census of Housing.
Almost 82 per cent of the new homes constructed in Delaware between 1940 and 1960 were built in rural and suburban areas. Gerald F. Vaughn, U.S. Department of Agriculture economist at the University of Delaware, reports more than 68,000 houses and dwelling units (including apartments) were built during this period making a total of 143,725 in the State by 1960 - 56,000 of them outside incorporated municipalities. "This development is another significant indication of Delaware's rapid trend toward suburban living," Vaughn says.
Citing revised data from the Census of Housing, Vaughn indicated that in 1960, 58 per cent of the homes were in suburban and rural areas, compared with 36 per cent in 1940.
New Castle County enjoyed the largest boom in suburban housing. Of 47,000 homes built during the past 2 decades, 40,000 were in the suburbs. In Sussex County 11,000 homes were constructed - more than 7,000 of them in suburban and rural areas. The statistics show that Kent County had an increase of 10,000 homes - 8,000 of them in the country.
In 1960, New Castle County - with a population of approximately 307,000 - had nearly 95,000 homes. Sussex County - with about 73,000 people - had more than 29,000 homes. Kent County - with almost 66,000 people - had nearly 20,000 homes.
Although Sussex County had only a slightly larger population than Kent County, there were considerably more homes reported in Sussex County. This is explained in two ways, according to Vaughn:
1. There were about 7,100 unoccupied homes in Sussex County, compared with only 1,800 in Kent County.
2. Housing units on the Dover Air Force Base in Kent County were excluded from the Census of Housing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Statistical Report
Demographic Analysis
What keywords are associated?
Delaware Housing
Suburban Growth
Rural Development
Census Data
New Castle County
Sussex County
Kent County
What entities or persons were involved?
Gerald F. Vaughn
Where did it happen?
Delaware (New Castle County, Sussex County, Kent County)
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Key Persons
Gerald F. Vaughn
Location
Delaware (New Castle County, Sussex County, Kent County)
Event Date
1940 1960
Story Details
Nearly 82% of new homes built in Delaware from 1940-1960 were in rural/suburban areas, totaling 68,000 units, leading to 58% of all homes outside cities by 1960. New Castle saw the biggest suburban boom; Sussex had more homes than Kent due to vacancies and base exclusions.