Delaware County, Pennsylvania

About Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Delaware County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 579,222, making it the 121st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Delaware County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Delaware County is $89,546, which ranks #312 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.

The median home value in Delaware County is $332,200, 17.8% above the national median. Renters in Delaware County pay a median gross rent of $1,372 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Delaware County, 41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.0 min.

Delaware County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (21.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).

All data for Delaware County, Pennsylvania 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.