Delaware

1.1 million people live in Delaware. Its population grew 7.1% since 2020, the 7th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $92,520 a year, 9% above the national median, and the median home is worth $392,600, 6% above the U.S. median.

Population: 1.1 million; 7th lowest of 51
Median household income: $92,520; 9% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $392,600; 6% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 9.5%; 2.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$92,520 per year

9% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 14th highest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$47,996 per year

2% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 18th highest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

9.5%

2.3 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 12th lowest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

27.1 min one way

1% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 15th highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$392,600

6% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 21st highest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,614 per month

4% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 18th highest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

74.7%

9.4 points above the U.S. (65.3%). Highest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

1,059,952

0.31% of the U.S. total. 7th lowest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

+7.1%

4.0 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 7th highest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

19.8%

1.3 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 14th lowest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

22.8%

3.9 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 4th highest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

10.7%

4.0 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 18th highest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in Delaware, at 56.6%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 56.6% U.S. 56.1%
Black 22.4% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 4.9% U.S. 6.6%
Other 4.2% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 11.9% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

39.0%

1.6 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 16th highest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

9.8%

0.4 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 22nd highest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.