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Delaware Water Gap

Pennsylvania · 746 residents · 1.93 sq mi
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Delaware Water Gap has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
Unchangedsince 2000
from 744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5326136947758561990201020202024Delaware Water Gap
2024738
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,702
+37%since 2000
from $21,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+54%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(660)
Black4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino5%(37)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(178)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(607)
Black6.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(54)
Asian3.9%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(290)
Diversity Score
39
+62%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
Female
42.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania has about 746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,700, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of people in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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