State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,279.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.18%
Growth Since 2010
26.59%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Delaware, Ohio Population 2021
43,995
Delaware is a city located in Delaware County Ohio. It is also the county seat of Delaware County. With a 2020 population of 43,995, it is the 25th largest city in Ohio and the 885th largest city in the United States . Delaware is currently growing at a rate of 3.18% annually and its population has increased by 26.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,753 in 2010. Delaware reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 19 miles, Delaware has a population density of 2,279 people per square mile.
The average household income in Delaware is $82,284 with a poverty rate of 9.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $931 per month, and the median house value is $186,900. The median age in Delaware is 35.5 years, 35.3 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
Delaware Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delawarewas:
- White: 87.57%
- Black or African American: 5.34%
- Asian: 3.34%
- Two or more races: 3.23%
- Other race: 0.40%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Delaware, Ohio is 43,995 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 41,283.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 34,753.
Delaware, Ohio Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,524 | 87.57% |
| Black or African American | 2,165 | 5.34% |
| Asian | 1,353 | 3.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1,310 | 3.23% |
| Some Other Race | 162 | 0.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
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Delaware Population by Race
Delaware Population Pyramid $2021
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Delaware Population by Age
Delaware Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,511 | 2.65 | 62.1 |
| Married | 7,135 | 3.39 | 82.5 |
| Non Family | 5,168 | 1.25 | 41.6 |
| Female | 1,738 | 3.56 | 40.4 |
| Male | 470 | 3.19 | 59.6 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Delaware Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 0.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,558 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 7,031 | 26.96% |
| Some College | 5,928 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 2,033 | 7.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,894 | 22.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,384 | 12.98% |
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Delaware Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Delaware Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,007 | 21,634 | 7,962 |
| Black | 1,303 | 1,110 | 422 |
| Asian | 725 | 690 | 623 |
| Hispanic | 624 | 421 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 451 | 446 | 160 |
| Other Race | 94 | 42 | 42 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | |
| Islander | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.93%.
Delaware Educational Attainment by Race
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$44,049
Average Earnings
$53,419
Average Male
$34,946
Average Female
Delaware Earnings by Educational Attainment
Delaware Language by Age
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Delaware Language
95.02% of Delaware residents speak only English, while 4.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
Delaware Language
Delaware Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,006 | 2,638 | 7.99% |
| Multiple | 1,214 | 410 | 33.77% |
| Black | 1,839 | 394 | 21.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,276 | 210 | 16.46% |
| Other | 162 | 48 | 29.63% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 43 | 3.64% |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
| Native | 27 | 5 | 18.52% |
9.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
10.55%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Delaware
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware is Asian, with 3.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.19%.
Delaware Poverty
Delaware Poverty Rate by Education
Delaware Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Delaware Married by Age and Sex
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Delaware Marriage
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 35-44.
Delaware Marital Status by Race
Delaware Marital Status
Delaware Veterans by War
Delaware Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,832 | 6.76% |
| Black | 51 | 3.10% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 7.68% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.54% |
| Islander | 12 | 100.00% |
Delaware Veterans by Race
Delaware Veterans by Education
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10.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Delaware Veterans by Education
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69.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Delaware Employment by Age
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Delaware Employment by Race
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Delaware Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.89%
Born in Delaware
95.83%
Native Born
4.17%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.83% of Delaware residents were born in the United States, with 74.89% having been born in Ohio. 2.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Delaware Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,995 | 1,356 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 42,639 | 1,356 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 41,283 | 1,356 | 3.40% |
| 2018 | 39,927 | 544 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 39,383 | 517 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 38,866 | 660 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | 38,206 | 659 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 37,547 | 813 | 2.21% |
| 2013 | 36,734 | 807 | 2.25% |
| 2012 | 35,927 | 296 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 35,631 | 752 | 2.16% |
| 2010 | 34,879 | 9,636 | 3.29% |
| 2000 | 25,243 | 5,213 | 2.34% |
| 1990 | 20,030 | 1,250 | 0.65% |
| 1980 | 18,780 | 3,772 | 2.27% |
| 1970 | 15,008 | 1,726 | 1.23% |
| 1960 | 13,282 | 1,478 | 1.19% |
| 1950 | 11,804 | 2,860 | 2.81% |
| 1940 | 8,944 | 269 | 0.31% |
| 1930 | 8,675 | -81 | -0.09% |
| 1920 | 8,756 | -320 | -0.36% |
| 1910 | 9,076 | 1,136 | 1.35% |
| 1900 | 7,940 | -284 | -0.35% |
| 1890 | 8,224 | 1,330 | 1.78% |
| 1880 | 6,894 | 1,253 | 2.03% |
| 1870 | 5,641 | 1,752 | 3.79% |
| 1860 | 3,889 | 0.00% |