Population 112,280 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Delaware County
Household size in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Delaware County is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.37 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of Indiana's 92 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
At 38.6, the median age in Delaware County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 37.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Delaware County (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Indiana counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only eight of 92.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Delaware County
Renters in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Delaware County is about as common as it is nationally: 33.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Indiana overall (29.4%). Among homeowners, 45.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Few Indiana counties have a higher share of renters: only five of 92.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Delaware County than nationally: 11.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Delaware County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $704 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $941 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Delaware County costs $941 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Delaware County
Bachelor's degrees in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Delaware County than nationally: 28.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Delaware County is close to the national rate: 90.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Delaware County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Indiana overall (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.2 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Delaware County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware County | 2.30 | 38.6 | 13.5% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 1967 | $941 | 28.3% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Randolph County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1956 | $779 | 14.6% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| Tipton County | 2.42 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 18.6% | 9.9% | 1963 | $861 | 24.2% | 90.9% | 2.6% |
| Darke County | 2.46 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 6.5% | 1961 | $819 | 16.7% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| Clinton County | 2.60 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 1958 | $939 | 15.9% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| Shelby County | 2.54 | 40.4 | 9.8% | 26.3% | 6.6% | 1973 | $944 | 21.4% | 91.7% | 3.9% |
| Logan County | 2.39 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 22.4% | 14.3% | 1971 | $802 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Champaign County | 2.49 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 23.2% | 8.6% | 1967 | $952 | 19.2% | 91.3% | 4.7% |
| Fountain County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 1962 | $802 | 14.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Warren County | 2.54 | 44.8 | 8.7% | 17.6% | 8.0% | 1976 | $817 | 17.7% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Delaware County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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