Sunbury Population

1970–2026

9,263

2026 projection

40.1% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K197019801990200020102020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sunbury. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,263+4064.58%
20258,857+4955.92%
20248,362+83811.14%
20237,524+4075.72%
20227,117+1852.67%
20216,932+3184.81%
20206,614+3705.93%
20196,244+4848.40%
20185,760+56410.85%
20175,196+400.78%

Showing 10 of 19 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Sunbury is growing faster than Delaware County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Sunbury+31.5%
  • Delaware County+12.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Sunbury Demographics

35.5median age

Median age

Female35.4 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

5,748
1,042 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults4,706 other adults

Sex

Female 54.5% · 4,365Male 45.5% · 3,640

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 80 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sunbury Income

$108,787median household income

Median household income

$108,787

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$61,291

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.2%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sunbury Marital Status

57% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married57%64%51%
Never married27%28%27%
Divorced11%8%13%
Widowed4%<1%6%
Separated2%0%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201