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World Population Review
Delaware County, New York Population 2021
Delaware County, New York's estimated population is 43,353 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delaware County, New York is the 54th largest county in New York. The 2010 Population was 47,888 and has seen a growth of -9.47% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,353 | -391 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 43,744 | -391 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 44,135 | -391 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 44,526 | -502 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 45,028 | -365 | -0.80% |
| 2016 | 45,393 | -498 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 45,891 | -671 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 46,562 | -241 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 46,803 | -412 | -0.87% |
| 2012 | 47,215 | -369 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 47,584 | -304 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 47,888 | 663 | 1.40% |
| 1990 | 47,225 | 401 | 0.86% |
| 1980 | 46,824 | 2,106 | 4.71% |
| 1970 | 44,718 | 1,178 | 2.71% |
| 1960 | 43,540 | -880 | -1.98% |
| 1950 | 44,420 | 3,431 | 8.37% |
| 1940 | 40,989 | -174 | -0.42% |
| 1930 | 41,163 | -1,611 | -3.77% |
| 1920 | 42,774 | -2,801 | -6.15% |
| 1910 | 45,575 | -838 | -1.81% |
| 1900 | 46,413 | 917 | 2.02% |
| 1890 | 45,496 | 2,775 | 6.50% |
| 1880 | 42,721 | -251 | -0.58% |
| 1870 | 42,972 | 507 | 1.19% |
| 1860 | 42,465 | 2,631 | 6.60% |
| 1850 | 39,834 | 4,438 | 12.54% |
| 1840 | 35,396 | 2,372 | 7.18% |
| 1830 | 33,024 | 6,437 | 24.21% |
| 1820 | 26,587 | 6,284 | 30.95% |
| 1810 | 20,303 | 10,075 | 98.50% |
| 1800 | 10,228 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.89%
County Website
State
Founded
1797
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
47,888
Growth Since 2010
-9.47%
Delaware County, New York Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,629 | 94.74% |
| Two or More Races | 832 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 802 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 349 | 0.78% |
| Some Other Race | 337 | 0.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.00% |
Delaware County, New York Population by Race
Delaware County, New York Population Pyramid $2021
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Delaware County, New York Population by Age
Delaware County, New York Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,968 | 2.25 | 73.9 |
| Married | 8,709 | 2.82 | 88.9 |
| Non Family | 7,579 | 1.23 | 62.7 |
| Female | 1,638 | 3.42 | 56.3 |
| Male | 1,042 | 3.1 | 56.7 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Delaware County, New York Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 888 | 2.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,739 | 8.35% |
| High School Graduate | 12,319 | 37.57% |
| Some College | 5,519 | 16.83% |
| Associates Degree | 3,912 | 11.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,141 | 12.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,269 | 9.97% |
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Delaware County, New York Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Delaware County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,998 | 27,644 | 6,847 |
| Hispanic | 889 | 715 | 198 |
| Black | 361 | 304 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 318 | 100 |
| Asian | 247 | 219 | 141 |
| Other Race | 131 | 114 | 12 |
| Native American | 44 | 41 | 19 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Delaware County, New York Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,151
Average Earnings
$40,264
Average Male
$28,332
Average Female
Delaware County, New York Earnings by Educational Attainment
Delaware County, New York Language by Age
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Delaware County, New York Language
93.40% of Delaware County, New York residents speak only English, while 6.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.97% of the population.
Delaware County, New York Language
Delaware County, New York Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,865 | 6,352 | 15.93% |
| Hispanic | 1,488 | 382 | 25.67% |
| Multiple | 731 | 217 | 29.69% |
| Other | 251 | 134 | 53.39% |
| Black | 380 | 82 | 21.58% |
| Asian | 317 | 63 | 19.87% |
| Native | 44 | 3 | 6.82% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.41%
Male Poverty Rate
18.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Delaware County, New York
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware County, New York is Other, with 53.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware County, New York is Native, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.63%.
Delaware County, New York Poverty
Delaware County, New York Poverty Rate by Education
Delaware County, New York Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Delaware County, New York Married by Age and Sex
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Delaware County, New York 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 45-54.
Delaware County, New York Marital Status by Race
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Delaware County, New York Marital Status
Delaware County, New York Veterans by War
Delaware County, New York Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,260 | 9.16% |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 13.48% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 3.79% |
| Black | 7 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 5 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.98% |
Delaware County, New York Veterans by Race
Delaware County, New York Veterans by Education
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7.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
Delaware County, New York Veterans by Education
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54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Delaware County, New York Employment by Age
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Delaware County, New York Employment by Race
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Delaware County, New York 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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95.59%
Native Born
4.41%
Foreign Born
2.00%
Non Citizen
2.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.59% of Delaware County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 80.13% having been born in New York. 2.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Delaware County, New York Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990