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Delaware

New Jersey · 173 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Delaware has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,602. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $221,100. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
+62%since 2019
from 107 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
333 / sq mi
+62%since 2019
from 206 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
−20%since 2019
from 60.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5285118151184201020202024Delaware
2024101
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,602
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,088
−11%since 2019
from $49,297 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.7%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $174,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
15.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+19%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(145)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(14)
Asian4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(53)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 33.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% 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
14.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
Female
40.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware, New Jersey?

Delaware, New Jersey has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware, New Jersey?

The typical household in Delaware, New Jersey earns about $51,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware, New Jersey expensive?

In Delaware, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $221,100.

How educated are people in Delaware, New Jersey?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware, New Jersey?

About 0.0% of people in Delaware, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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