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Delafield

Wisconsin · 7,085 residents · 9.411 sq mi
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Delafield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,835. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $367,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,085
+9%since 2000
from 6,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
753 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Delafield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,835
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,804
+42%since 2000
from $31,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+29%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(6,632)
Black0.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(226)
Asian1.3%(94)
Other2.2%(159)
Diversity Score17.7%(1,254)
Diversity Score
18
+234%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delafield, Wisconsin?

Delafield, Wisconsin has about 7,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delafield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Delafield, Wisconsin earns about $76,835 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 $367,000, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Delafield, Wisconsin?

About 50.5% 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 1.7% 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 1,738 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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