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Delco

North Carolina · 287 residents · 1.508 sq mi
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Delco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $128,100. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
+15%since 2019
from 250 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 166 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
−6%since 2019
from 53.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
94163233302371201020202024Delco
2024258
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,074 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,527
+26%since 2019
from $14,721 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+7%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(36)
Diversity Score75.8%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(234)
Black4.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.3%(90)
Diversity Score61.5%(176)
Diversity Score
61
−19%since 2019
from 76 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 42.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
Female
53.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delco, North Carolina?

Delco, North Carolina has about 287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delco, North Carolina earns about $35,625 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 $128,100.

How educated are people in Delco, North Carolina?

About 22.3% 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 7.8% 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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