b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREHOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS Median household income in the District is $55,300; however,Median Household Incomeincome disparity exists across the District. The Districts southern(2022)end encompasses a portion of the City of New Castle, where the median household income reaches close to $84,700, while theThe DistrictWilmingtonNew Castle New Castle Delaware northern portion of the District encompasses a portion of the CityCity Co.of Wilmington, which has a median household income less than $53,000. Household income in the Three Rivers Area falls below$55.3K $53.0K $75.7K $84.7K $77.6KDelawares median of $77,600 and the national median of $72,400. Additionally, over 20 percent of households in the District live belowThe national median household incomeis $72,400.the poverty line. Measures to bring a greater diversity of jobs, moreSource: ESRI Business Analyst (2022)businesses, and overall greater economic opportunity can help decrease the poverty levels in the District and bring about a better% Households Below the Poverty Line quality of life for existing residents.The DistrictDelawareRecent SuccessIn the 2nd Senatorial DistrictThe Villa Maria, Ministry of Carings newest senior housing, is in Wilmingtons historic Brandywine Village. Villa Maria provides 72 affordable one-bedroom apartments for qualifying low- and moderate-income seniors. This new housing replaces vacant, dilapidated buildings on N. Market Street, and the project will extend northward to Hutton and Race Streets. It is an important investment in the District, addressing the growing need for senior housing (whichSource: ESRI Business Analyst (2022)is estimated to triple by 2030) and is an economic stimulus for the community. Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 29'