Delaware County, New York's estimated 2024 population is 44,046 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delaware County, New York is the 53rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 47,888 and has seen a growth of -8.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,226 | -364 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 42,590 | -364 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 42,954 | -364 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 43,318 | -364 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 43,682 | -364 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 44,046 | -364 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 44,410 | -364 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 44,774 | 56 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 44,718 | 487 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 44,231 | -125 | -0.28% |
| 2019 | 44,356 | -268 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 44,624 | -437 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 45,061 | -338 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 45,399 | -496 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 45,895 | -672 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 46,567 | -239 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 46,806 | -411 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 47,217 | -367 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 47,584 | -304 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 47,888 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 47,225 | 401 | 0.86% |
| 1980 | 46,824 | 2,106 | 4.71% |
| 1970 | 44,718 | 1,178 | 2.71% |
| 1960 | 43,540 | -880 | -1.98% |
| 1950 | 44,420 | 3,431 | 8.37% |
| 1940 | 40,989 | -174 | -0.42% |
| 1930 | 41,163 | -1,611 | -3.77% |
| 1920 | 42,774 | -2,801 | -6.15% |
| 1910 | 45,575 | -838 | -1.81% |
| 1900 | 46,413 | 917 | 2.02% |
| 1890 | 45,496 | 2,775 | 6.5% |
| 1880 | 42,721 | -251 | -0.58% |
| 1870 | 42,972 | 507 | 1.19% |
| 1860 | 42,465 | 2,631 | 6.6% |
| 1850 | 39,834 | 4,438 | 12.54% |
| 1840 | 35,396 | 2,372 | 7.18% |
| 1830 | 33,024 | 6,437 | 24.21% |
| 1820 | 26,587 | 6,284 | 30.95% |
| 1810 | 20,303 | 10,075 | 98.5% |
| 1800 | 10,228 | -31,998 | -75.78% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,780 | 2.26 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 8,596 | 2.9 | 90 | 10 |
| Non Family | 7,554 | 1.24 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 1,652 | 3.12 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 978 | 3.01 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
$41,525
Average Earnings
$46,046
Average Male
$36,360
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.79% of Delaware County, New York residents speak only English, while 6.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
rate
14.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware County, New York is Black, with 47.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware County, New York is White, with 13.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.86%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.05%
Born in Delaware County, New York
95.86%
Native Born
4.14%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
2.85%
Naturalized
95.86% of Delaware County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 79.05% having been born in New York. 1.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.