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STATE · ADMITTED 1787 · 2000 CENSUS

Delaware

783,600 residents · 3 counties · 79 cities · 262 census tracts
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Delaware is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,381. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $122,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
783,600
+18%since 1990
from 666,168 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
402 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 342 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.0
+9%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
631K737K844K950K1.1M1990201020202024Delaware
20241.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,381
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,305
+47%since 1990
from $15,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $99,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $495 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−10%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(535,334)
Black16.8%(112,125)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15,151)
Asian1.3%(8,770)
Diversity Score44.3%(295,336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(567,973)
Black18.9%(148,435)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(37,277)
Asian2.1%(16,110)
Diversity Score52%(407,131)
Diversity Score
52
+17%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Wilmington73,512
2.Dover40,592
3.Newark30,359
4.Middletown25,798
5.Bear22,370
6.Glasgow15,546
7.Brookside15,115
8.Milford14,723
9.Hockessin13,439
10.Smyrna13,340
11.Pike Creek Valley12,431
12.Seaford9,165
Frequently asked

How many people live in Delaware?

Delaware has about 783,600 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delaware?

The typical household in Delaware earns about $47,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware expensive?

In Delaware, the median home is worth about $122,000, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware?

About 9.2% of people in Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117,432 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownBearGlasgowBrooksideMilford
All 3 counties
New Castle CountySussex CountyKent County
Metro areas
SeafordDover
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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