Delaware

State

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    2024 Population
    1.02M
    US Senator
    Chris Coons
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Lisa Blunt Rochester
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Sarah McBride
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.6
    0.241% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.4%
    2.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,954
    2.53% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $352,000
    7.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    474,681
    1.44% 1-year growth

    About

    15.1% of the households in Delaware reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.1% of the residents in Delaware are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Delaware are University of Delaware (6,193 degrees awarded in 2024), Wilmington University (3,770 degrees), and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (1,818 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Delaware was $352,000, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

    Most people in Delaware drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Delaware was 2 cars per household.

    Delaware borders Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

    Photo by Eric B. Walker
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    Population & Diversity

    Delaware is home to a population of 1.02M people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.6% of Delaware residents were born outside of the country (109k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (593k people) in Delaware than any other race or ethnicity. There were 218k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 43.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Delaware are Spanish (76,483 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (7,909 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (5,665 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Kent PUMA, DE
      187,628
    2. Sussex East PUMA, DE
      130,034
    3. Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE
      126,837

    In 2024 there were 1,021,192 residents in Delaware.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Kent PUMA, DE (187,628 people), Sussex East PUMA, DE (130,034 people), and Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE (126,837 people).

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    526,299
    Women
    51.5%
    494,893
    Men
    48.5%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 1,021,192 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Delaware.

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    Citizenship

    95.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.1% of Delaware residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Delaware was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delaware
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      593k ± 1.37k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      218k ± 1.86k
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      43.6k ± 737
    11%
    Hispanic Population
    113k people

    In 2024, there were 2.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (593k people) in Delaware than any other race or ethnicity. There were 218k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 43.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11% of the people in Delaware are hispanic (113k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Delaware as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      14,760 ± 2,961 people
    2. India
      11,216 ± 2,586 people
    3. Guatemala
      6,638 ± 1,994 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 14,760 Delaware residents, followed by India with 11,216 and Guatemala with 6,638.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    10.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    109k people
    10.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    104k people

    As of 2024, 10.6% of Delaware residents (109k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delaware was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      76,483 households (7.91%)
    2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      7,909 households (0.818%)
    3. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
      5,665 households (0.586%)

    15.1% of the households in Delaware reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Delaware was Spanish. 7.91% of the households in Delaware reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      21,036 ± 1,073
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      13,231 ± 1,116
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      7,446 ± 625

    Delaware has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.7% of the population of Delaware has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,356 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

    Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.31%
    Uninsured
    47.1%
    Employer Coverage
    16.4%
    Medicaid
    15.1%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    1.41%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delaware grew by 1.5% from 6.22% to 6.31%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Delaware changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.83 in Delaware.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Delaware and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Delaware.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Delaware.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.91% in Delaware.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Delaware and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Delaware.

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    Economy

    The economy of Delaware employs 475k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Delaware were Construction (30,701 people), Elementary & secondary schools (29,836 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (27,038 people), and the highest paying industries were Software publishers ($181,461), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($148,019), and Periodical, book, & directory & mailing list, & other publishers ($145,259).

    Males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,414. The income inequality in Delaware (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    234,393
    Women
    49.4%
    240,288
    Men
    50.6%

    The workforce of Delaware in 2024 was 474,681 people, with 49.4% woman, and 50.6% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Delaware.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 474,681 people working in Delaware. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Kent PUMA, DE (86,610 people), Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE (61,372 people), and Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE (60,223 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Delaware colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    475k
    2024 Value
    1.44%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Delaware grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 468k employees to 475k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delaware, are Other managers (12,920 people), Registered nurses (12,269 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (11,810 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delaware.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    475k
    2024 Value
    1.44%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.44%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Delaware grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 468k employees to 475k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delaware, are Construction (30,701 people), Elementary & secondary schools (29,836 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (27,038 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delaware, though some of these residents may live in Delaware and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,074
    Median earning men ± $940
    $44,981
    Median earning women ± $889

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,003), Information ($74,734), and Public Administration ($74,611).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,339), Wholesale Trade ($64,949), and Manufacturing ($60,152).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.43%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 2,886
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,695
      Retail Trade
    3. 1,573
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $4.81M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $4.61M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $3.9M
      Finance and Insurance

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Pharmaceuticals
      $15.5B
    2. Mixed freight
      $5.62B
    3. Plastics/rubber
      $4.98B

    In 2024, the top outbound Delaware product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $15.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($5.62B) and Plastics/rubber ($4.98B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Delaware products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $66B
    2024 Value in Delaware
    $143B
    Projected 2050 Value in Delaware
    116% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Delaware trade was $66B. This is expected to increase 116% to $143B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Delaware trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Pennsylvania
      $9.78B
    2. Ohio
      $5.25B
    3. New Jersey
      $4.82B

    In 2024, the top outbound Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $9.78B, followed by Ohio with $5.25B and New Jersey and $4.82B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Delaware shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

    The most partisan county was New Castle County, DE with 67.8% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Delaware is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (56.5%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for Delaware
    56.5% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Delaware
    1. New Castle County, DE
      67.8% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Sussex County, DE
      55.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Kent County, DE
      51.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Delaware was New Castle County, DE with 67.8% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Delaware colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Delaware

    Chris Coons
    Senator from Delaware2
    Assumed office on November 15, 2010
    Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.
    Lisa Blunt Rochester
    Senator from Delaware1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Delaware

    Sarah McBride
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Delaware is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Delaware have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Delaware awarded 14,570 degrees. The student population of Delaware in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 22,674 male students and 36,848 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Delaware are White (7,590 and 59%), Black or African American (2,564 and 19.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1,303 and 10.1%), and Asian (580 and 4.51%).

    The largest universities in Delaware by number of degrees awarded are University of Delaware (6,193 and 42.5%), Wilmington University (3,770 and 25.9%), and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (1,818 and 12.5%).

    The most popular majors in Delaware are General Business Administration & Management (907 and 6.23%), Computer & Information Systems Security (812 and 5.57%), and Registered Nursing (786 and 5.39%).

    The median tuition costs are $13,680 for private four year colleges, and $9,050 and $19,014 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Delaware, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 59,522 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

    The map shows the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

    The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 59,522 students enrolled in Delaware, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,739 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      455 degrees awarded
    2. General Finance
      381 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      285 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Delaware was Registered Nursing with 455 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Delaware according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Delaware
      6,193 degrees awarded
    2. Wilmington University
      3,770 degrees awarded
    3. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
      1,818 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Delaware with 6,193 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 5,957 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delaware, which is 0.692 times less than the 8,613 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,590 degrees mean that there were 2.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,564 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,725) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,520) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.68% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.738% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Delaware in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (239k), Some college (170k), and Bachelors Degree (155k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Delaware was $352,000 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $326,800 to $352,000, a 7.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Delaware is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Delaware have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delaware is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Delaware. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.07%.

    Housing

    Property

    $352,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,842
    $293,383
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$4,264

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delaware the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73% of the housing units in Delaware were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,954
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,251
    402k
    Number of Households
    ± 5,477

    In 2024, the median household income of the 402k households in Delaware grew to $84,954 from the previous year's value of $82,855.

    The following chart displays the households in Delaware distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Delaware
    0.456
    2023 Wage GINI in Delaware

    In 2024, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.975% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (15%)
    3. Carpooled (7.82%)

    In 2024, 71.7% of workers in Delaware drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15%) and those who carpooled to work (7.82%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Delaware have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Delaware have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Delaware distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delaware have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Delaware. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.07%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delaware (104k out of 997k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delaware is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15.4% of the children was living in poverty in Delaware. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 499 in Delaware. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Delaware.

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