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Delavan

Wisconsin · 8,505 residents · 7.41 sq mi
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Delavan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $146,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,505
+7%since 2000
from 7,956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+16%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Delavan
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,424
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,748
+52%since 2000
from $17,624 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $585 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(5,995)
Black1.1%(91)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(1,690)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.9%(3,648)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(5,437)
Black1.3%(109)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(2,599)
Asian0.8%(72)
Other0.4%(32)
Diversity Score58.3%(4,954)
Diversity Score
58
+27%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delavan, Wisconsin?

Delavan, Wisconsin has about 8,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delavan, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Delavan, Wisconsin earns about $58,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delavan, Wisconsin expensive?

In Delavan, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $146,300, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Delavan, Wisconsin?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delavan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delavan, Wisconsin?

About 10.1% of people in Delavan, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delavan, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Delavan, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,432 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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