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Delaware County

Ohio · 214,124 residents · 443.146 sq mi
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Delaware County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,411. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. 56% 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 $320,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% 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
214,124
+95%since 2000
from 109,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K99K147K195K243K1990201020202024Delaware County
2024227K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,411
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,258 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,312
+53%since 2000
from $31,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,118
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(102,943)
Black2.5%(2,743)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,109)
Asian1.5%(1,684)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(13,539)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(171,420)
Black3.6%(7,702)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(7,012)
Asian8.5%(18,158)
Other3.2%(6,760)
Diversity Score41.2%(88,176)
Segregation Score25.8%(55,315)
Diversity Score
41
+235%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$344,900+8%
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DELAWARE COUNTY VS
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Home value$222,300−31%
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DELAWARE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware County, Ohio?

Delaware County, Ohio has about 214,124 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware County, Ohio?

The typical household in Delaware County, Ohio earns about $111,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware County, Ohio expensive?

In Delaware County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $320,300, and the typical rent is about $1,118 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware County, Ohio?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware County, Ohio?

About 4.8% of people in Delaware County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 147,195 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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