Delaware County, NY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,464 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 30.3 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.60% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.2 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,947 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Delaware County declined by 3.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 44,551 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Delaware County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,256 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.94% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Delaware County is about 29% lower than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $171,801 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $848 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.7% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Delaware County is about 16.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $848 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Delaware County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.1 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.1 | 57.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 241 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,183 | $7,480 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,064 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 524 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New York:
Chautauqua County (15.3 min), Hamilton County (15.8 min), Clinton County (16.4 min).
Slowest:
Bronx County (45.1 min), Kings County (42.1 min), Queens County (42.1 min).
The average commute time in Delaware County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
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 County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New York:
New York County (0.5), Tompkins County (0.4), Westchester County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bronx County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Hamilton County (0.2).
Health
Delaware County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Delaware County | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.6% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.8% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New York:
Tompkins County (0.8), Nassau County (0.8), New York County (0.8).
Lowest:
Bronx County (0.8), Montgomery County (0.8), Cattaraugus County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Delaware County, New York.
What is the population of Delaware County, New York?
The population of Delaware County, New York is 44,464, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Delaware County, New York?
The population density of Delaware County, New York is 30.3 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 County, New York?
The median household income in Delaware County, New York is $60,256, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Delaware County, New York?
The median home price in Delaware County, New York is $171,801, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Delaware County, New York?
The unemployment rate in Delaware County, New York is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.