Delaware City city, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Delaware City city, Delaware Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Delaware City city, Delaware has a total population of 1,976, the 41st largest city in Delaware, with a median household income of $78,333, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Delaware City city Quick Facts

Population 1,976

Median Household Income $78,333

Median Home Value $245,500

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 74.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

High School Graduation Rate 92.7%

Diversity Index 42/100

Population 1,976 41st of 79

Median Income $78,333 average

Poverty Rate 10.0% 20% lower national

Median Home Value $245,500 bottom 30%

How Delaware City city Compares

Median Household Income

Delaware City city

$78,333

$82,855

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Delaware City city

$245,500

$326,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.9%

$25K-$50K 14.5%

$50K-$100K 40.9%

$100K+ 27.7%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

64.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.4%

Renter 25.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

27.5%

75+

4.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Delaware City city Rankings in Delaware

#41 Population of 79

#37 Median Income of 79

#57 Education of 79

#57 Home Value of 79

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Cities Similar to Delaware City city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cheswold town	1,833	$75,000	$290,500	16.6%	7.8%
Millville town	2,059	$93,409	$453,400	44.7%	6.9%
Greenwood town	1,800	$72,063	$230,000	13.9%	5.4%
Wyoming town	1,789	$66,815	$263,000	36.2%	14.4%
Lincoln CDP	1,639	$74,712	$261,400	2.9%	4.0%

Population Overview

Delaware City city is a small community located in Delaware. The total population is 1,976. It ranks as the 41st most populous out of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delaware City city is 40.2 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 41.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delaware City city is $78,333. This is 5% lower than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 41% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $245,500. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware City city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%. The Black or African American population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 21.4%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Delaware City city, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delaware City city, Delaware?

Delaware City city, Delaware has a population of 1,976 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Delaware City city, DE?

The median household income in Delaware City city is $78,333, which is about average the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Delaware City city, DE?

The poverty rate in Delaware City city is 10.0%. This means approximately 193 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Delaware City city, Delaware?

Delaware City city's population is 74.3% White, 8.1% Black, 9.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Delaware City city, DE?

The median home value in Delaware City city is $245,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Delaware City city, Delaware?

21.5% of adults (25+) in Delaware City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.