Delaware County, OH Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 225,744 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 493.7 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.10% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 80,455 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Delaware County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,678 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.86% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $396,150 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,432 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 25.0 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 23.7% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Delaware County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Delaware County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Delaware County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.5% | 24.3% | 19.0% |