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Delafield

Wisconsin · 7,185 residents · 9.411 sq mi
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Delafield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $374,900. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% 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
7,185
+11%since 2000
from 6,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+23%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Delafield
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,040
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,512
+91%since 2000
from $31,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $745 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(6,630)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(195)
Asian1.1%(81)
Other1.5%(106)
Diversity Score14.1%(1,016)
Diversity Score
14
+167%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delafield, Wisconsin?

Delafield, Wisconsin has about 7,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delafield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Delafield, Wisconsin earns about $90,040 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 $374,900, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.

How educated are people in Delafield, Wisconsin?

About 52.2% 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 7.2% 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 1,838 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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