Delaware
With a population of 1,021,191, Delaware is the #46 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 3 counties. The median age of residents is 41.6 years. Households earn a median income of $84,954, 13% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.4% and a median home value of $352,000.
Demographics
Delaware has a population of 1,021,191, making it the #46 most populous state. The median age is 41.6 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Delaware is $84,954, ranking #17 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Delaware is $352,000. Renters pay a median of $1,401/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Delaware, 35.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.1% above the national average, ranking #20 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Delaware is 76.7 years. 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.0% lack health insurance. 93.7% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Delaware smoke , 38.2% are obese , and 18.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 50.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Delaware is 7.0 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 11.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.2 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.5% of children in Delaware live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Delaware is 69.7%. The mean commute time is 28.5 min, which is 3.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Delaware voted Democratic with a margin of 14.7%. The vote was 56.6% Dem / 41.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Delaware
Delaware has 3 counties. The highest median income county is New Castle County at $91,166.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | New Castle County | $91,166 |
| 2 | Sussex County | $81,497 |
| 3 | Kent County | $74,477 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 3 | Kent County | $74,477 |
| 2 | Sussex County | $81,497 |
| 1 | New Castle County | $91,166 |
All 3 Counties
About Delaware
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.