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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.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Delaware Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 $407,929.
The median income in Delaware is $99,786.
Delaware's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Delaware Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Delaware | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 108 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Delaware, OH Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Delaware Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Delaware
The current population in Delaware is 44,589. The population has increased 32.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44,589 | 3.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Delaware
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Delaware is:
80.1% White with 35,719 White residents.
4.5% African American with 1,989 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 2,612 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 189 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,894 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 2,156 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Delaware
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Delaware is 50.6% female with 22,583 female residents.
Delaware is 49.4% male with 22,005 male residents.
| Gender | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Delaware for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Delaware completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Delaware completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Delaware completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Delaware completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Delaware completed associate's degree.
30.0% 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 | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| 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% |
Household Income For Delaware, Ohio
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3.7% of households in Delaware earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Delaware earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Delaware earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Delaware earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Delaware earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Delaware earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Delaware earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.9% of households in Delaware earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Delaware earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.1% of households in Delaware earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Delaware | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.9% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.1% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
