Delaware County, Ohio

About Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware County, Ohio has a total population of 226,834, making it the 315th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delaware County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Delaware County is $133,540, which ranks #23 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 77.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Delaware County is $445,500, 58.0% above the national median. Renters in Delaware County pay a median gross rent of $1,492 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Delaware County, 59.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 76.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.

Delaware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.2% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (8.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.3%).

All data for Delaware County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.