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Delaware County

New York · 48,055 residents · 1,442.596 sq mi
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Delaware County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,461. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $74,800. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,055
+2%since 1990
from 47,225 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.4
+16%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,461
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,357
+55%since 1990
from $11,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−18%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(46,535)
Black0.6%(264)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(637)
Asian0.4%(168)
Diversity Score6.8%(3,213)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(45,693)
Black1.1%(529)
Hispanic / Latino2%(983)
Asian0.5%(253)
Diversity Score9.1%(4,350)
Diversity Score
9
+33%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Delaware County to nearby counties

DELAWARE COUNTY VS
Otsego County
Income$68,885+112%
Home value$179,100+139%
Population60,589+37%
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DELAWARE COUNTY VS
Sullivan County
Income$72,382+123%
Home value$249,000+233%
Population80,586+82%
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DELAWARE COUNTY VS
Chenango County
Income$62,948+94%
Home value$137,900+84%
Population45,715+3%
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DELAWARE COUNTY VS
Schoharie County
Income$70,133+116%
Home value$192,500+157%
Population30,176−32%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware County, New York?

Delaware County, New York has about 48,055 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delaware County, New York?

The typical household in Delaware County, New York earns about $32,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware County, New York expensive?

In Delaware County, New York, the median home is worth about $74,800, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware County, New York?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware County, New York?

About 12.9% of people in Delaware County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 830 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
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