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Delaware

Indiana · 489 residents · 1.809 sq mi
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The short version

Delaware has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $206,500. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

489
+12%since 2023
from 438 in 2023
2022 – 2024
270 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 242 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.1
−3%since 2023
from 61.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
33237541846050320222024Delaware
2024489
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,167
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,663 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
$36,319
+3%since 2023
from $35,181 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
8.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.433
+50%since 2023
from 0.289 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$206,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
58.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.2
+46%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(96)
20
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+17%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
53.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
23.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
19.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
33.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
45.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
52.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware, Indiana?

Delaware, Indiana has about 489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware, Indiana?

The typical household in Delaware, Indiana earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware, Indiana expensive?

In Delaware, Indiana, the median home is worth about $206,500.

How educated are people in Delaware, Indiana?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware, Indiana?

About 8.6% of people in Delaware, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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