Delaware County, New York
NY · FIPS 36025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,487 | — | #1,108 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,337 | -15.7% | #1,766 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.8 years | +25.4% | #297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $183,100 | -35.0% | #1,598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $880 | -24.3% | #1,549 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.4% | #1,840 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delaware County has a population of 44,487, making it the #1,108 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delaware County is $63,337, ranking #1,766 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Delaware County is $183,100 (-35.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $880/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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95.0% of residents in Delaware County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Delaware County, New York
Delaware County, New York has a total population of 44,487, making it the 1,108th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delaware County is 48.8 years, which is 25.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delaware County is $63,337, which ranks #1,766 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Delaware County is $183,100, 35.0% below the national median. Renters in Delaware County pay a median gross rent of $880 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delaware County, 27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.7 min.
Delaware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
All data for Delaware County, New York 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.