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Delaware

Iowa · 159 residents · 0.73 sq mi
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Delaware has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−15%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+39%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071401732062391990201020202024Delaware
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,390
Unchangedsince 2000
from $18,361 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade46.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+68%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score4.1%(7)
Diversity Score
4
+57%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware, Iowa?

Delaware, Iowa has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware, Iowa?

The typical household in Delaware, Iowa earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware, Iowa expensive?

In Delaware, Iowa, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware, Iowa?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware, Iowa?

About 17.8% of people in Delaware, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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