Delaware County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Delaware County is located in Indiana with a total population of 112,109. It is the 16th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delaware County is 35.7 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delaware County is $56,932. This is 19% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $127,600. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Delaware County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.