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Delaware County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Manchester

Delaware County's estimated 2025 population is 17,586 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Delaware County is the 40th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 17,763 and has seen a growth of -1% since that time.

17,586
Total Population
30
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
-7 -0.04%
Annual Population Growth

Delaware County Population

Delaware County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Delaware County includes 95.56% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,77095.56%
Two or more races6113.48%
Other race1330.76%
Native American190.11%
Asian140.08%
Black or African American20.01%

Delaware County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Delaware County's average per capita income is $47,695. Household income levels show a median of $76,205. The poverty rate stands at 7.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$99,241-
Families$89,671$115,694
Households$76,205$95,969
Non Families$42,479$54,990

$47,695

Average Income

$76,205

Median Household Income

7.87%

Poverty Rate