Delaware County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Delaware County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Delaware County, Oklahoma has a population of 41,279, the 25th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $56,676 and the median home value is $175,300. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Delaware County Quick Facts

Population 41,279

Median Household Income $56,676

Median Home Value $175,300

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 46.9 years

Homeownership Rate 77.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.9%

High School Graduation 88.5%

Cities/Places 30

Population 41,279 25th of 77

Median Income $56,676 13% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Delaware County 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	41,017	41,279	+0.6%
Median household income	$55,114	$56,676	+2.8%
Median home value	$164,900	$175,300	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Delaware

$56,676

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Delaware

$175,300

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.4%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 24.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

4.6%

$50K-$60K

8.4%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $913/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

22.2%

55-74

29.8%

75+

10.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Delaware County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grove	7,176	$58,941	18.1%	$244,300
Jay	2,731	$38,094	23.5%	$107,900
Cleora	1,477	$82,321	14.5%	$230,800
Copeland	1,401	$57,558	16.1%	$123,500
West Siloam Springs	1,286	$59,904	19.6%	$183,800
Kenwood	1,284	$58,135	18.5%	$104,100
Colcord	910	$31,094	25.6%	$93,600
Kansas	748	$33,438	34.4%	$77,500
Flint Creek	627	$48,036	44.5%	$109,800
Ketchum	499	$55,000	19.0%	$203,800
Bernice	396	$40,833	26.3%	$116,700
Dennis	396	$87,589	16.7%	N/A
Leach	349	$70,938	6.0%	$225,000
Zena	280	N/A	15.0%	N/A
Twin Oaks	278	$34,750	26.3%	$198,400
Cloud Creek	266	N/A	42.5%	N/A
Cayuga	197	$60,074	0.0%	$216,700
New Eucha	185	N/A	14.1%	N/A
Butler	159	N/A	96.2%	$113,600
Bull Hollow	118	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Oak Hill-Piney	109	$49,398	12.8%	N/A
Brush Creek	101	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Deer Lick	85	N/A	61.2%	N/A
Sycamore	71	N/A	31.0%	N/A
Drowning Creek	70	N/A	18.6%	N/A
White Water	69	$47,813	15.9%	$56,400
Dripping Springs	54	N/A	40.7%	N/A
Old Eucha	30	N/A	3.3%	N/A
Indianola	17	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Dodge	9	N/A	88.9%	N/A

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Population Overview

Delaware County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 41,279. It is the 25th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 30 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Delaware County is 46.9 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Delaware County is $56,676. This is 13% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $175,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Delaware County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Delaware County, Oklahoma?

Delaware County has a population of 41,279, making it the 25th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Delaware County?

The median household income in Delaware County is $56,676 with a poverty rate of 19.0%.

How many cities are in Delaware County, Oklahoma?

Delaware County contains 30 Census-designated places.