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Delco

North Carolina · 348 residents · 1.508 sq mi
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Delco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,900. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 89% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
+62%vs 2011
vs 215 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
231 / sq mi
+62%vs 2011
vs 143 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−29%vs 2011
vs 60.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
94163233302371201020202024Delco
2024258
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,091 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,810
−21%vs 2011
vs $39,139 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.176
+54%vs 2011
vs 0.114 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$84,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $102,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−60.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.7%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
−15%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(194)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(21)
Diversity Score22%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(298)
Black6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(17)
Diversity Score29.3%(102)
Diversity Score
29
+33%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 16.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.8% in 2011
Female
54.6%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delco, North Carolina?

Delco, North Carolina has about 348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delco, North Carolina?

The typical household in Delco, North Carolina earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delco, North Carolina expensive?

In Delco, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,900.

How educated are people in Delco, North Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Delco, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delco, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Delco, North Carolina 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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