Delaware

DE · 3 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #46 of 52
12th percentile
Median Household Income
$84,954 +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #17 of 52
69th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.4% −17.3% vs nat'l
Rank #14 of 52
75th percentile
Median Home Value
$352,000 +24.9% vs nat'l
Rank #22 of 52
59th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.8% +6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #20 of 52
63th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #32 of 52
39th percentile

At a Glance

73.0% Homeownership
93.7% Insured
35.8% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Delaware

# County Median Income
1 New Castle County $91,166
2 Sussex County $81,497
3 Kent County $74,477

Lowest Income Counties in Delaware

# County Median Income
3 Kent County $74,477
2 Sussex County $81,497
1 New Castle County $91,166

About Delaware

Delaware has a total population of 1,021,191, making it the 46th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 3 counties.

The median household income in Delaware is $84,954, ranking 17th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 10.4% and the unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

Housing in Delaware has a median home value of $352,000 with a homeownership rate of 73.0%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,401 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Delaware