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Delaware

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Population: 1,031,890 (2023 estimate)

Demographic, economic, and housing data for Delaware from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).

Quick Facts — Delaware

What is the median household income in Delaware?
The median household income in Delaware is $82,855 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Delaware?
The poverty rate in Delaware is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Delaware?
$326,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Delaware?
The median gross rent in Delaware is $1,341 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Delaware residents have a college degree?
35.3% of adults in Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,005,872
Median Income
$82,855
Median Home Value
$326,800
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
5.3%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,568 (+21.3%) Home Value: +$75,700 (+30.1%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-7.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.3 pp (+10.3%) Unemployment: -0.4 pp (-7.3%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,005,872
Median Age 41.0
Female 51.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.7% White (non-Hisp.) 59.0% Black 21.9% Asian 4.1% Two or More 7.6% Other 4.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.8%
Chinese
0.8%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.6%
Puerto Rican
3.1%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $82,855 ±$1,234
Per Capita Income $107,619
Median Family Income $102,219
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Child Poverty Rate 12.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate —
SNAP Recipients 10.9%
Social Security Income —
Retirement Income 31.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.0%
$10–15k
2.8%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
16.0%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
18.7%
$150–200k
10.7%
$200k+
11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 457,958
Owner-Occupied 72.3%
Renter-Occupied 27.7%
Vacancy Rate 13.5%
Median Home Value $326,800
Median Gross Rent $1,341
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 39.8%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year +5.4%
5-Year +53.2%
HPI (2025 Q4) 770.0

Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.

Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.7%
$50–100k
2.7%
$100–200k
4.0%
$200–300k
25.5%
$300–500k
37.1%
$500k–$1M
16.1%
$1M+
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.7%
$500–1k
15.1%
$1–1.5k
41.9%
$1.5–2k
25.3%
$2–2.5k
7.4%
$2.5–3.5k
2.2%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.0%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
21.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.8%
Single-fam. att.
15.6%
2–4 units
1.4%
5–19 units
4.1%
20+ units
5.3%
Mobile home
7.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.1%
1940–1969
3.7%
1970–1999
11.8%
2000–2009
17.7%
2010+
12.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 35.3%
Graduate Degree 15.0%
Some College / Associate 18.7%
Less Than High School 3.1%
Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Work from Home 13.3%
Self-Employed 4.4%
Government Workers 15.5%
Private For-Profit 79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.7%
Prof. Services
11.6%
Retail
11.6%
Finance
9.4%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Construction
7.1%
Transportation
6.4%
Public Admin
5.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
42.4%
Sales
19.8%
Food Prep
17.1%
Production
12.1%
Construction
8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.1 min
Drove Alone 73.4%
Carpool 7.9%
Public Transit 1.8%
Work from Home 13.3%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 396,209
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size —
Married-Couple Households 47.3%
Single-Mother Households —
Single-Father Households —
Living Alone —
Households with Children 15.1%
Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.4%
75–84
12.2%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 20.9% Working age (18–64): 79.1% 65 and over: 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.4%
Naturalized Citizen 53.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
43.9%
Asia
31.1%
Africa
13.9%
Europe
9.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 13.9%
Cognitive Difficulty —
Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 93.8%
Uninsured 6.2%
Employer Insurance —
Medicaid —
Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.4%
Has a Computer 95.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Largest Counties in Delaware

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New Castle County 573,030 Sussex County 247,799 Kent County 185,043

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