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Delaware County

State:
Pennsylvania
County Seat:
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Delaware County's estimated 2025 population is 578,414 with a growth rate of 0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delaware County is the 5th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 559,009 and has seen a growth of 3.47% since that time.

578,414
Total Population
3,144
Population Density (mi²)
5
Population Rank (State)
847 0.15%
Annual Population Growth

Delaware County Population

Delaware County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Delaware County includes 64.46% White, 22.02% Black or African American, 6.13% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White371,39464.46%
Black or African American126,89522.02%
Asian35,3246.13%
Two or more races28,3814.93%
Other race13,2242.3%
Native American6510.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3260.06%

Delaware County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Delaware County's average per capita income is $57,735. Household income levels show a median of $88,576. The poverty rate stands at 10.17%.

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$142,598$184,242
Families$115,573$153,896
Households$88,576$126,081
Non Families$48,686$68,785

$57,735

Average Income

$88,576

Median Household Income

10.17%

Poverty Rate