Woodside Public RecordsDelaware

Woodside, Kent County, DE, is a small town with limited direct healthcare facilities; residents typically access care in nearby Dover, including Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus (with 295 beds). Local healthcare access is supplemented by regional clinics and primary care providers. Kent County’s uninsured rate is approximately 8%. The population (over 30% minority, mainly Black and Hispanic) commonly faces health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, mirroring county trends—28% adult obesity and 12% diabetes prevalence. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are main coverage sources, with Bayhealth and local clinics as primary providers.

Woodside, Kent County, DE, is a small community with a median home value of around $265,000 and a homeownership rate of about 80%. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $1,375/month. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes, with a mix of older and newer builds. Recent market trends show steady property value appreciation, around 5% annually. Notable neighborhoods include Woodside Green and surrounding rural areas. Property taxes are relatively low, averaging 0.54% of assessed value, making Woodside attractive for buyers seeking affordability and a quiet, suburban lifestyle.

As of the 2020 Census, Woodside, a town in Kent County, Delaware, had a population of 181. The median age was 40.3 years. Gender distribution was nearly even, with about 51% male and 49% female residents. Racially, the population was predominantly White (77%), followed by African American (16%), Asian (2%), and those identifying as two or more races (5%). Hispanic or Latino residents comprised approximately 4% of the town's population.

Woodside, a small city in Kent County, Delaware, is served primarily by the Caesar Rodney School District, including Caesar Rodney High School, which enrolls around 1,900 students and has a graduation rate of 91%. There are no colleges or universities within Woodside, so adult residents (about 23% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher) typically commute for higher education. The area schools report safe learning environments and offer diverse educational programs, including Advanced Placement and career pathways. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average school rating of 7/10.

Transportation in Woodside city, Kent County, DE, is primarily automobile-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate near 2 vehicles per household. Public transit usage is minimal, accounting for less than 1% of commutes. The average one-way commute time is approximately 25 minutes. Woodside is served by U.S. Route 13, facilitating access to regional employment hubs such as Dover (about 8 miles north) and Milford. Sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure are limited, reflecting the town’s rural character and reliance on personal vehicles for daily transportation needs.