Delaware County, OH

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2021 Population
211,121
2.76% 1-year growth
US Senator
Sherrod Brown
Democratic Party
US Senator
J. D. Vance
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.4
0.51% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
4.6%
3.89% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$116,284
4.37% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$336,600
5.09% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
111,224
4.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Delaware County, OH had a population of 211k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $116,284. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Delaware County, OH grew from 205,454 to 211,121, a 2.76% increase and its median household income grew from $111,411 to $116,284, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Delaware County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), and White (Hispanic) (1.48%).

None of the households in Delaware County, OH 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.

95.9% of the residents in Delaware County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Delaware County, OH are MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus (2,839 degrees awarded in 2021), Ohio Wesleyan University (374 degrees), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (39 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Delaware County, OH was $336,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

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

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Delaware County, OH is home to a population of 211k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.03% of Delaware County, OH residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Delaware County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.9%
2021 Citizenship
95.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Delaware County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Delaware County, OH was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delaware County, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    175k ± 450
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    15k ± 474
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.33k ± 470
2.8%
Hispanic Population
5.92k people

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Delaware County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.8% of the people in Delaware County, OH are hispanic (5.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Delaware County, OH as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    66,680 ± 6,322 people
  2. Mexico
    44,514 ± 5,170 people
  3. China
    34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.03%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
17k people
7.94%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
16.3k people

As of 2021, 8.03% of Delaware County, OH residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delaware County, OH was 7.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,278 ± 315
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,943 ± 345
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,892 ± 435

Delaware County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Delaware County, OH employs 111k people. The largest industries in Delaware County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,853 people), Finance & Insurance (12,638 people), and Educational Services (11,756 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($128,232), Utilities ($103,092), and Finance & Insurance ($100,471).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

111k
2021 Value
± 2,633
4.54%
1 Year growth
± 3.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Delaware County, OH grew at a rate of 4.54%, from 106k employees to 111k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delaware County, OH, are Management Occupations (19,550 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,012 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (10,515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delaware County, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

111k
2021 Value
± 2,633
4.54%
1 Year growth
± 3.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Delaware County, OH grew at a rate of 4.54%, from 106k employees to 111k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delaware County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,853 people), Finance & Insurance (12,638 people), and Educational Services (11,756 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delaware County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Delaware County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$78,487
Median earning men ± $2,446
$50,408
Median earning women ± $2,028

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,317), Wholesale Trade ($97,798), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,505).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,722), Wholesale Trade ($67,730), and Public Administration ($65,408).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 2,007
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 1,234
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 1,226
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $3.98M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  2. $1.71M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $1.33M
    Manufacturing

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $56.1B
  2. $53.3B
  3. $50B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B
2020 Value in Ohio
$1.24T
Projected 2050 Value in Ohio
91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio 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 Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $44B
  2. $38.3B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 52.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.29%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
J. D. Vance
Senator from Ohio3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

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US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

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

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In 2021, universities in Delaware County, OH awarded 3,252 degrees. The student population of Delaware County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,600 male students and 1,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Delaware County, OH are White (1,505 and 46.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,111 and 34.4%), Hispanic or Latino (319 and 9.87%), and Two or More Races (162 and 5.01%).

The largest universities in Delaware County, OH by number of degrees awarded are MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus (2,839 and 87.3%), Ohio Wesleyan University (374 and 11.5%), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (39 and 1.2%).

The most popular majors in Delaware County, OH are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (2,358 and 72.5%), Computer & Information Systems Security (360 and 11.1%), and Network & System Administration (85 and 2.61%).

The median tuition cost in Delaware County, OH for private four year colleges is $48,272.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Delaware County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,862 (67.3% men and 32.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,862 students enrolled in Delaware County, OH, 67.3% men and 32.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,977 records, of which 35.3% were women and 64.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 24 degree-majors awarded
  2. 20 degree-majors awarded
  3. 31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Delaware County, OH was Zoology with 24 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,839 degrees awarded
  2. 374 degrees awarded
  3. 39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus with 2,839 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,525 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delaware County, OH, which is 3.47 times more than the 727 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,505 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,111 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,272) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Delaware County, OH was $336,600 in 2021, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $320,300 to $336,600, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Delaware County, OH is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

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

Median household income in Delaware County, OH is $116,284. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Delaware County, OH was Census Tract 114.12 with a value of $206,071, followed by Census Tract 114.23 and Census Tract 117.40, with respective values of $202,583 and $170,943.

In 2022, 9.05% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Delaware County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.35%.

Property

$336,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,414
$60,581
Median Property Taxes
±$1,535

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 County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Delaware County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

79.1%
Homeownership
2021
62.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Delaware County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 114.12
  2. Census Tract 114.23
  3. Census Tract 117.40

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Delaware County, OH was Census Tract 114.12 with a value of $206,071, followed by Census Tract 114.23 and Census Tract 117.40, with respective values of $202,583 and $170,943.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Delaware County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$116,284
Median Household Income
± $2,194
76.5k
Number of Households
± 1,948

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.5k households in Delaware County, OH grew to $116,284 from the previous year's value of $111,411.

The following chart displays the households in Delaware County, OH 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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Delaware County, OH is from Ohio.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Ohio
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (18%)
  3. Carpooled (4.67%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Delaware County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who carpooled to work (4.67%).

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 County, OH have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Delaware County, OH 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 County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delaware County, OH have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.05% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Delaware County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.35%.

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Poverty & Diversity

4.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delaware County, OH (9.58k out of 208k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delaware County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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 2022, 3.3% of the children was living in poverty in Delaware County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.6%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 99.9 in Delaware County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.04 per 100,000 population.

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95.7% of the population of Delaware County, OH has health coverage, with 68.7% on employee plans, 5.13% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.964% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, OH see 688 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.29% decrease from the previous year (690 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1668 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 736 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

688 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware County, OH

Primary care physicians in Delaware County, OH see an average of 688 patients per year. This represents a 0.29% decrease from the previous year (690 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.35%
Uninsured
68.7%
Employer Coverage
5.13%
Medicaid
10.6%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
0.964%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delaware County, OH declined by 2.13% from 4.44% to 4.35%.

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

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 25.4 in Delaware County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 30.4% in Delaware County, OH.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.52% in Delaware County, OH.

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