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Delaware City

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.861
State:
Delaware

Delaware City is a city located in New Castle County, Delaware. Delaware City has a 2026 population of 1,958. Delaware City is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 3.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,883 in 2020.

The median household income in Delaware City is $85,395 with a poverty rate of 6.36%. The median age in Delaware City is 40.4 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.8 males.

2K
Total Population
1,052
Density (mi²)
13 0.67%
Growth

Delaware City Population

Delaware City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,958130.67%
20251,945120.62%
20241,933150.78%
20231,918241.27%
20221,89490.48%
20211,88520.11%
20201,88310.05%
20191,84270.38%
20181,83530.16%
20171,83210.05%
20161,83140.22%
20151,82790.5%
20141,81880.44%
20131,810130.72%
20121,79770.39%
20111,790955.6%
20101,78110.06%

Median Age

Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 42.2 years
Male: 40.3 years

Delaware City Adults

There are 1,509 adults, (383 of whom are seniors) in Delaware City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 887 (45.5%)
Male: 1,063 (54.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Delaware City includes 74.1% White, 7.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,44574.1%
Two or more races30415.59%
Black or African American1507.69%
Other race492.51%
Native American20.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1517.74%
Other race492.51%
White90.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,43673.64%
Two or more races1537.85%
Black or African American1507.69%
Native American20.1%

Delaware City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Delaware City 's average per capita income is $62,500. Household income levels show a median of $85,395. The poverty rate stands at 6.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$111,528-
Families$97,393$109,472
Households$85,395$91,474
Non Families$47,639$58,745

$62,500

Average Income

$85,395

Median Household Income

6.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)