Delco, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Delco, North Carolina had a total population of 258, the 679th largest community in North Carolina, with a median household income of $86,721, which is 20% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 5.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Delco Quick Facts
How Delco Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117 | 258 | +120.5% |
How Delco Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Delco Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Columbus County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 4,696 | $31,167 | 20.7% | $187,500 |
| Tabor City | 3,777 | $38,714 | 32.9% | $115,900 |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,770 | $72,500 | 9.3% | $305,900 |
| Chadbourn | 1,352 | $45,787 | 30.6% | $135,400 |
| Brunswick | 937 | $22,500 | 64.5% | $82,500 |
| Sandyfield | 763 | $41,667 | 29.6% | $69,100 |
| Fair Bluff | 695 | $31,389 | 28.3% | $101,400 |
| Riegelwood | 649 | $49,583 | 11.3% | $200,300 |
| Bolton | 504 | $48,450 | 24.6% | $146,700 |
| Evergreen | 421 | N/A | 34.4% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Delco
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett | 262 | N/A | $149,700 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Belvoir | 272 | N/A | $144,400 | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Falcon | 272 | N/A | $204,200 | 24.7% | 44.5% |
| Valle Crucis | 242 | N/A | $463,800 | 78.3% | 6.2% |
| Roberdel | 279 | $85,380 | $110,900 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 258, Delco's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Delco is a small community located in North Carolina, within Columbus County. The total population is 258. It ranks as the 679th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Delco is 23.4 years. This is 40% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 6.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Delco is $86,721. This is 20% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Delco. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Delco, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Delco has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.7% vs 60.0%).
Education
5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Delco, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Delco, North Carolina?
Delco, North Carolina has a population of 258 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Delco, NC?
The median household income in Delco is $86,721, which is 7% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Delco, NC?
The ACS sample for Delco recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Delco, North Carolina?
Delco's population is 95.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Delco, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Delco — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Delco, North Carolina?
5.5% of adults (25+) in Delco hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.