Delaware County's estimated 2026 population is 43,545 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delaware County is the 53rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 47,888 and has seen a growth of -9.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Delaware County includes 90.75% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (90.75%)
Two or more races (5.31%)
Black or African American (1.57%)
Other race (0.91%)
Asian (0.85%)
Native American (0.62%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,429 | 90.75% |
| Two or more races | 2,367 | 5.31% |
| Black or African American | 698 | 1.57% |
| Other race | 406 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 377 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 274 | 0.62% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Delaware County's average per capita income is $43,075. Household income levels show a median of $60,226. The poverty rate stands at 14.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,447 | - |
| Families | $76,474 | $96,279 |
| Households | $60,226 | $81,142 |
| Non Families | $39,409 | $54,597 |
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