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Delaware County

Oklahoma · 41,487 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 $34,383. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,487
+12%since 2000
from 37,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K31K35K40K44K1990201020202024Delaware County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,383
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,996 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,142
+31%since 2000
from $15,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+12%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(25,745)
Black0.1%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(649)
Asian0.2%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(2,585)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(27,328)
Black0.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,248)
Asian1.2%(514)
Other29.2%(12,121)
Diversity Score59.4%(24,623)
Diversity Score
59
+751%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

Delaware County, Oklahoma has about 41,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Delaware County, Oklahoma earns about $34,383 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 $92,400, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% 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 21.2% 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 13,417 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 3760Census Tract 9762Census Tract 3761Census Tract 3757.01Census Tract 3757.02Census Tract 3756.02Census Tract 3756.01Census Tract 3759.01Census Tract 3758.05Census Tract 3758.03Census Tract 3758.06Census Tract 3759.02Census Tract 3758.04
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 74344ZIP 74346ZIP 74331ZIP 74338ZIP 74347ZIP 74342ZIP 74364ZIP 74359ZIP 74368
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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