Life in Delaware research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Delaware over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Delaware:
The population in Delaware is 43,168.
The median home value in Delaware is $401,817.
The median income in Delaware is $92,928.
The cost of living in Delaware is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Delaware is $1,203.
The unemployment rate in Delaware is 2.9%.
The poverty rate in Delaware is 8.7%.
The average high in Delaware is 61.2° and the average low is 41.8°.
Crime in Delaware summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Delaware. Key points include:
There were 527 total crimes in Delaware in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Delaware is 1,136.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Delaware is 146.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Delaware is 989.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Delaware is -46.37% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Delaware / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 527 | 1,136.5 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 146.6 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 15.1 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 101.4 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 459 | 989.9 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 34 | 73.3 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 399 | 860.5 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 56.1 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Delaware summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Delaware. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Delaware is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Delaware is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Delaware is $401,817.
The median income in Delaware is $92,928.
| Living Expense | Delaware | Ohio | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
The average high in Delaware is 61.2° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.8 inches of precipitation each year with 21.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.9 |
The current population in Delaware is 43,168. The population has increased 28.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43,168 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 41,926 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 41,004 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 41,818 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 40,568 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 39,219 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 38,193 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 37,554 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 36,794 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 36,188 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 35,599 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 35,012 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 34,268 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 33,672 | - |
79.7% White with 34,422 White residents.
4.6% African American with 1,965 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 2,442 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 35 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 169 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,818 Two Or More residents.
5.4% Hispanic with 2,317 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 76.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.6% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 4.6% | 19.0% |
Delaware is 49.8% female with 21,479 female residents.
Delaware is 50.2% male with 21,689 male residents.
| Gender | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Delaware completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Delaware completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Delaware completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Delaware completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Delaware completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Delaware completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Delaware completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Delaware completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Delaware completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.7% of households in Delaware earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Delaware earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Delaware earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Delaware earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Delaware earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Delaware earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Delaware earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.3% of households in Delaware earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Delaware earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.5% of households in Delaware earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 11.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 17.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 8.5% | 12.6% |