2023 ACS Census Data · Population 576,195
Delaware County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 576,195. The median household income is $88,576, 36% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.2%, median home value is $302,400, and 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 73% above the national average.
Population
576,195
2023 estimate
Rank #120 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$88,576
Household
Rank #274 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$302,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #481 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #220 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
13.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
27% above Pennsylvania avg·36% above national avg
Poverty Rate
13% above Pennsylvania avg·32% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% above Pennsylvania avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$48,676
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% above Pennsylvania avg·45% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% above Pennsylvania avg·42% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Pennsylvania avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
35% below Pennsylvania avg·35% below national avg
Housing Units
229,390
Households
216,660
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,162
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
61% above Pennsylvania avg·73% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Pennsylvania avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.7%
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