Population 44,487 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Delaware County
Household size in Delaware County
| Period | Delaware County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Delaware County is a place of small households, averaging 2.22 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Delaware County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of New York's 62 counties are older.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Delaware County than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Delaware County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (58.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.5% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Delaware County: 32.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Delaware County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $698 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $916 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$306 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Delaware County pays $916 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $306 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the west.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Delaware County (28.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Delaware County is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Delaware County is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Broome County | 2.36 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 1960 | $1,042 | 31.7% | 90.7% | 6.9% |
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Tioga County | 2.36 | 44.4 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,014 | 25.0% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Columbia County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,305 | 38.7% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Chemung County | 2.27 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 10.9% | 1957 | $1,117 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Schuyler County | 2.40 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1967 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| Steuben County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 26.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $939 | 26.1% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Hampshire County | 2.31 | 40.8 | 8.1% | 32.2% | 10.0% | 1967 | $1,516 | 52.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Hampden County | 2.51 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.0% | 86.7% | 6.3% |
| Allegany County | 2.40 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 22.0% | 1964 | $782 | 27.7% | 91.9% | 7.0% |
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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