Delaware Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,015,835 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 408.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.04% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 395,977 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Delaware grew by 16.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,005,287 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Delaware has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,492 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Delaware is about 7% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $249,028 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,341 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Delaware is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,341 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Delaware spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,700 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,244 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,341 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Delaware:
Kent County (21.7 min), New Castle County (22.0 min), Sussex County (22.7 min).
Slowest:
Sussex County (22.7 min), New Castle County (22.0 min), Kent County (21.7 min).
The average commute time in Delaware is about the same as in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Delaware has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Delaware:
New Castle County (0.3), Sussex County (0.3), Kent County (0.2).
Lowest:
Kent County (0.2), Sussex County (0.3), New Castle County (0.3).
Health
Delaware has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Delaware | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Delaware:
New Castle County (0.8), Sussex County (0.8), Kent County (0.8).
Lowest:
Kent County (0.8), Sussex County (0.8), New Castle County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delaware.
What is the population of Delaware?
The population of Delaware is 1,015,835, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Delaware?
The population density of Delaware is 408.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Delaware?
The median household income in Delaware is $83,492, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Delaware?
The median home price in Delaware is $249,028, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Delaware?
The unemployment rate in Delaware is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.