Delaware Population

2010–2026

273

2026 projection

1.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Delaware. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
2026273+10.37%
2025272-20.73%
2024274+10.37%
2023273+20.74%
2022271+10.37%
2021270+20.75%
2020268-13132.83%
2019399-71.72%
2018406-20.49%
2017408-20.49%

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Delaware Demographics

44.1median age

Median age

Female40.5 yrs
Male50 yrs

Adults

233
51 seniors · 22%182 other adults

Sex

Female 52.8% · 159Male 47.2% · 142

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 3 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Delaware Income

$40,000median household income

Median household income

$40,000

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,563

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.3%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Delaware Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%39%45%
Never married28%35%22%
Divorced16%19%13%
Widowed10%5%15%
Separated4%3%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201