Delaware County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 579,222 | — | #121 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,546 | +19.2% | #312 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $332,200 | +17.8% | #482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,372 | +18.0% | #339 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.3% | #829 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Delaware County has a population of 579,222, making it the #121 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Delaware County is $89,546, ranking #312 out of 3,222 counties — 19.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Delaware County is $332,200 (+17.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,372/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.6%.
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95.4% of residents in Delaware County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 579,222, making it the 121st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delaware County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Delaware County is $89,546, which ranks #312 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Delaware County is $332,200, 17.8% above the national median. Renters in Delaware County pay a median gross rent of $1,372 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Delaware County, 41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.
Delaware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).
All data for Delaware County, Pennsylvania 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.