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Delaware Water Gap

Pennsylvania · 675 residents · 1.93 sq mi
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Delaware Water Gap is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,438. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $183,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
675
−9%since 2000
from 744 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5326136947758561990201020202024Delaware Water Gap
2024738
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,438
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,508
+73%since 2000
from $21,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(508)
Black6.7%(45)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(71)
Asian3.9%(26)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(313)
Diversity Score
46
+94%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
Female
44.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania has about 675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania earns about $73,438 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 $183,500, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania?

About 48.1% 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 13.8% 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 89 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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