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Delaware

Ohio · 41,302 residents · 20.24 sq mi
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Delaware is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,130. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,600. Households here earn about 28% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
41,302
+64%since 2000
from 25,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,041 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 1,247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+14%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K25K32K40K47K1990201020202024Delaware
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,130
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,355
+62%since 2000
from $20,633 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(33,878)
Black4.2%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,816)
Asian3.9%(1,596)
Other3.7%(1,528)
Diversity Score36.9%(15,235)
Diversity Score
37
+159%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware, Ohio?

Delaware, Ohio has about 41,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware, Ohio?

The typical household in Delaware, Ohio earns about $74,130 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 $197,600, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware, Ohio?

About 42.5% 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 8.5% 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 21,272 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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