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Delaware

989,948 residents · 3 counties · 79 cities · 262 census tracts
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Delaware has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,110. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,300.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989,948
+26%since 2000
from 783,600 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
508 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 402 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
631K737K844K950K1.1M1990201020202024Delaware
20241.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,110
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,574
+57%since 2000
from $23,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $639 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(567,973)
Black18.9%(148,435)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(37,277)
Asian2.1%(16,110)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(407,131)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(579,851)
Black21.5%(212,960)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(104,290)
Asian4.3%(42,398)
Other3.6%(35,517)
Diversity Score73%(722,608)
Diversity Score
73
+40%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 989,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delaware?

The typical household in Delaware earns about $69,110 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delaware expensive?

In Delaware, the median home is worth about $258,300, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Delaware?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware?

About 11.4% 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 323,780 residents, a change of about 49 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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