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Delaware County

New York · 44,308 residents · 1,442.596 sq mi
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Delaware County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,945. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,308
−8%since 2000
from 48,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+17%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K45K46K47K48K1990201020202024Delaware County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,945
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,139
+62%since 2000
from $17,357 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Delaware County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(45,693)
Black1.1%(529)
Hispanic / Latino2%(983)
Asian0.5%(253)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(4,350)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(38,821)
Black2.3%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,985)
Asian1.1%(480)
Other1.9%(853)
Diversity Score23.4%(10,363)
Segregation Score26.5%(11,741)
Diversity Score
23
+158%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware County, New York?

Delaware County, New York has about 44,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delaware County, New York earns about $49,945 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 $144,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware County, New York?

About 22.1% 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 16.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,917 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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