Delaware County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,558 | — | #2,007 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,989 | -0.2% | #841 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $177,900 | -36.9% | #1,671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $764 | -34.3% | #2,385 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | -38.4% | #331 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delaware County has a population of 17,558, making it the #2,007 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delaware County is $74,989, ranking #841 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.8% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Delaware County is $177,900 (-36.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $764/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.
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96.7% of residents in Delaware County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.
About Delaware County, Iowa
Delaware County, Iowa has a total population of 17,558, making it the 2,007th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delaware County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delaware County is $74,989, which ranks #841 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Delaware County is $177,900, 36.9% below the national median. Renters in Delaware County pay a median gross rent of $764 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delaware County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Delaware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Delaware County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.