Median Household Income in Delaware
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$84,954 +13.0% vs nat'l
Rank #17 of 52
How Delaware Compares
Delaware
$84,954
National
$75,149
13.0% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Minnesota | $89,062 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | $87,796 |
| #16 | New York | $85,974 |
| #17 | Delaware | $84,954 |
| #18 | Illinois | $83,390 |
| #19 | Oregon | $83,011 |
| #20 | Vermont | $81,203 |
Highest Income Counties in Delaware
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | $91,166 |
| 2 | Sussex County | $81,497 |
| 3 | Kent County | $74,477 |
Lowest Income Counties in Delaware
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kent County | $74,477 |
| 2 | Sussex County | $81,497 |
| 1 | New Castle County | $91,166 |
Median Household Income in Delaware
Delaware has a median household income of $84,954, ranking #17 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 13.0% above the national value of $75,149.
Across Delaware's 3 counties, median household income ranges from $74,477 to $91,166. The county with the highest value is New Castle County at $91,166.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.