Delaware City, Delaware Population 2022
Delaware City is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. Delaware City has a 2020 population of 1,852. Delaware City is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 4.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,777 in 2010.
The average household income in Delaware City is $63,046 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,145 per month, and the median house value is $189,300. The median age in Delaware City is 39.6 years, 38 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Delaware City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delaware Citywas:
- White: 78.19%
- Two or more races: 10.79%
- Black or African American: 10.46%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,391 | 78.19% |
| Black or African American | 186 | 10.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 10.79% |
Delaware City Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 616 | 2.78 | 72.1 |
| Married | 206 | 3.84 | 76.7 |
| Male | 47 | 3.49 | 100 |
| Female | 121 | 4.12 | 62 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.07 | 67.8 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 1.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 551 | 44.94% |
| Some College | 215 | 17.54% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 7.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 218 | 17.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 3.43% |
Delaware City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 99 | 99 | 93 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 108 | 98 |
| Black | 163 | 145 | 24 |
| White | 939 | 853 | 138 |
| Native American | 10 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.94%.
Delaware City Language by Age
Delaware City Language
99.12% of Delaware City residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.53% of the population.
Delaware City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 10 | 4 | 40.00% |
| White | 1,298 | 234 | 18.03% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 192 | 17 | 8.85% |
| Hispanic | 172 | 4 | 2.33% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.55%
Male Poverty Rate
14.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Delaware City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware City is Native, with 40.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware City is Hispanic, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.64%.
Delaware City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Delaware City Married by Age and Sex
Delaware City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Delaware City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6.65% |
| Black | 25 | 14.88% |
Delaware City Veterans by Education
6.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.73%
Born in Delaware City
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.09% of Delaware City residents were born in the United States, with 57.73% having been born in Delaware. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,777 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,786 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 1,793 | 7 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,805 | 12 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 1,813 | 8 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 1,822 | 9 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 1,826 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 1,826 | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 1,832 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 1,837 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 1,842 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 1,847 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 1,852 | 5 | 0.27% |