Delaware
Maps & Population Facts

Population
967,171
Residents per Sq. Mi.
496
Labor Participaton
62.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
31.5%
Median Household Income
$62,852
Median Individual Income
$36,315
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$50,912

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$252,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,086
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,507
Housing Units
432,853
People who reside in Delaware live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
58%
Apt, Condo, Other
42%
Analysis

Delaware is the third smallest state by land area and sixth least populated state in the US. Delaware has no major city located within its borders, but the city of Wilmington has a significantly developed downtown area.

Three major cities are located within 100 miles of Delaware, which are Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Income

Households in the state of Delaware earn more money than the national median income, averaging 4% higher per household.

Housing

Delaware has a median house price of $252,800. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most states. The cost of renting in Delaware is 7% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 29% 45th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 28% 6th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 40. The age of the general population in Delaware is comparable with other US states.

Delaware ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Delaware
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Delaware with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Delaware
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Delaware showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Delaware USA
Median Property Value 252,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,507 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,086 1,012
Property Vacancy 17.3% 12.6%
% Renters 29% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 496 93
Personal Comparison
Delaware USA
Median Household Income 62,852 60,336
Median Individual Income 36,315 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 50,912 46,881
Median Age 40.1 38.1
Labor Participation 62.5% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 31.5% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Delaware is:
2X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
1%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Delaware is 382 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 41% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Delaware cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. New Castle 89,089
2. Brandywine 80,434
3. Dover 80,031
4. Wilmington 71,276
5. Newark 69,782

Highest Household Income

1. Piedmont 119,308
2. Middle-Odessa 96,816
3. Red Lion 90,565
4. Glasgow 88,435
5. Brandywine 76,861

Highest Home Value

1. Piedmont 453,700
2. Lewes 362,600
3. Selbyville-Frankford 320,300
4. Middle-Odessa 317,800
5. Red Lion 314,200

Highest Gross Rent

1. Piedmont 1,444
2. Glasgow 1,357
3. Lewes 1,213
4. Milton 1,198
5. Upper Christiana 1,185
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