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Delaware

Ohio · 46,636 residents (2025 est.) · 20.24 sq mi
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Delaware is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,786. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 40% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,589
+77%since 2000
from 25,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,203 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+17%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46,636 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
18K25K32K40K47K1990201020202024Delaware
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,786
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,030 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,497
+116%since 2000
from $20,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+2%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+18%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(23,269)
Black3.8%(956)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(312)
Asian0.8%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(3,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(35,719)
Black4.5%(1,989)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,156)
Asian5.9%(2,612)
Other4.7%(2,113)
Diversity Score43.5%(19,412)
Diversity Score
44
+205%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 83.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware, Ohio?

Delaware, Ohio has about 44,589 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware, Ohio?

The typical household in Delaware, Ohio earns about $99,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware, Ohio expensive?

In Delaware, Ohio, the median home is worth about $318,400, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware, Ohio?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware, Ohio?

About 7.8% of people in Delaware, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,559 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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