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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Delaware County

Oklahoma · 37,077 residents · 737.754 sq mi
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Delaware County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,996. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,200. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,077
+32%since 1990
from 28,070 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+2%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K31K35K40K44K1990201020202024Delaware County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,996
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,681 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,424
+61%since 1990
from $9,572 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
20.8% rent
2.4
+4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74%(20,768)
Black0.2%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(237)
Asian0.4%(113)
Diversity Score49.7%(13,963)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(25,745)
Black0.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(649)
Asian0.2%(63)
Diversity Score7%(2,585)
7
−86%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

Delaware County, Oklahoma has about 37,077 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Delaware County, Oklahoma earns about $27,996 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Delaware County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

About 18.3% of people in Delaware County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,007 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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