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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delaware City

Delaware · 1,453 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Delaware City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $98,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,453
−14%since 1990
from 1,682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
781 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 904 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+14%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Delaware City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,611
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,296 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,992
+62%since 1990
from $13,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$657
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.3
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,505)
Black9.5%(159)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score29.1%(490)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,263)
Black10.3%(150)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score26.6%(387)
27
−9%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Delaware City, Delaware?

Delaware City, Delaware has about 1,453 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delaware City, Delaware?

The typical household in Delaware City, Delaware earns about $43,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware City, Delaware expensive?

In Delaware City, Delaware, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware City, Delaware?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware City, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware City, Delaware?

About 8.5% of people in Delaware City, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware City, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware City, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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