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Delafield

Wisconsin · 7,314 residents (2025 est.) · 9.411 sq mi
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Delafield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $555,800. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,202
+11%since 2000
from 6,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
765 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,314 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Delafield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,806
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,731
+133%since 2000
from $31,602 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+10%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,457
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+59%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(6,268)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(95)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(6,269)
Black1.9%(140)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(380)
Asian2%(142)
Other3.8%(271)
Diversity Score29.7%(2,137)
Diversity Score
30
+460%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 82.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delafield, Wisconsin?

Delafield, Wisconsin has about 7,202 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delafield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Delafield, Wisconsin earns about $94,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delafield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Delafield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $555,800, and the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.

How educated are people in Delafield, Wisconsin?

About 60.3% of adults age 25 and over in Delafield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delafield, Wisconsin?

About 5.7% of people in Delafield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delafield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Delafield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,855 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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