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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delafield

Wisconsin · 6,472 residents · 9.411 sq mi
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Delafield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,938. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $228,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,472
+21%since 1990
from 5,347 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.7
+10%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Delafield
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(430)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(496)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(495)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.7%(435)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.6%(234)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(747)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.3%(1,184)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.6%(1,075)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.5%(677)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.7%(369)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.9%(254)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(76)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,938
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,602
+65%since 1990
from $19,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $114,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $562 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
33.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(57)
Asian0.5%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(6,268)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(95)
Asian0.6%(37)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Colombian1.9%(137)
Puerto Rican1.8%(131)
Mexican1.2%(86)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(50)
Asian Indian0.6%(44)
Korean0.3%(20)
Japanese0.2%(16)
Ancestry
German38.4%(2,766)
Irish11.6%(834)
Polish9.2%(661)
Italian7.8%(562)
English6.7%(486)
Norwegian6.1%(442)
French3.3%(238)
Scottish3.2%(233)
Swedish3%(213)
American2.9%(208)
Dutch2.1%(149)
Serbian1.4%(101)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian1.2%(85)
Danish1.2%(83)
Hungarian0.9%(65)
Swiss0.9%(65)
Lithuanian0.8%(60)
Czech0.6%(42)
Welsh0.5%(37)
Slovak0.5%(36)
Finnish0.4%(31)
Belgian0.4%(26)
Greek0.4%(26)
Arab0.3%(25)
Russian0.2%(16)
West Indian0.2%(16)
Palestinian0.2%(13)
Lebanese0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(616)
Married65.2%(1,642)
Widowed2.7%(68)
Divorced7.7%(193)
Women 15+
Never married18%(473)
Married62.1%(1,630)
Widowed9.3%(245)
Divorced10.6%(277)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delafield, Wisconsin?

Delafield, Wisconsin has about 6,472 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delafield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Delafield, Wisconsin earns about $61,938 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 $228,800, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Delafield, Wisconsin?

About 37.1% 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 3.4% 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 1,125 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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