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Delafield, Wisconsin
Delafield, city, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Delafield had 7,314 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,185 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,202 (±30). GEOID 5519400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,314
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,185 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,202 ±30
Median household income
$94,806
±$12,612 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$555,800
±$57,265 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,457
±$101 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Delafield and what county is it in?
Delafield is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It covers 9.4 square miles of land, 763 residents per square mile in 2020.
Delafield is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Delafield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,314 people lived in Delafield on July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 7,185 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,202 (±30).
| Measure | Delafield | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,202 ±30 | 411,762 | −255 |
| Households | 3,209 ±196 | 168,658 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.13 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,445 ±250 | 175,591 | no clear change |
Delafield's population since 2000
From 6,472 in 2000 to 7,314 in 2025: up 13.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Delafield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Delafield?
The median resident of Delafield is 46.7 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Delafield | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 ±3.4 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±2.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±3.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±2.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±3.5 pts | 85.0% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.0% ±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4% ±2.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.0% ±0.8 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.3% ±5.4 pts | 48.9% | +8.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.1% ±4.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±4.0 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Delafield earn?
Half of Delafield's 3,209 households earn less than $94,806 a year (±$12,612), against $106,076 in Waukesha County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $106,944 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Delafield | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,806 ±$12,612 | $106,076 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $163,860 ±$22,604 | $137,605 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,731 ±$9,794 | $58,126 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3% ±12.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±1.7 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±2.1 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Delafield?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Delafield's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $555,800 by its owner (±$57,265). The median renter pays $1,457 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Delafield | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $555,800 ±$57,265 | $398,200 | +$79,275 |
| Median gross rent | $1,457 ±$101 | $1,356 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6% ±13.3 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,776 ±$615 | $2,144 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7% ±5.5 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.3% ±5.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 3,445 ±250 | 175,591 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.6% ±5.1 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±3.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Delafield building?
Builders took permits for 55 new housing units in Delafield in 2025 (55 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 10 of 12 months), 7.5 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Delafield work and get to work?
74.9% of Delafield's workers drive alone and 19.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes.
| Measure | Delafield | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6% ±4.3 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±5.2 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.9% ±4.8 pts | 16.8% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±2.3 | 22.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Delafield?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Delafield, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $125,368 (Tract 2037.04) to $149,189 (Tract 2037.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2037.04Waukesha County | 4,378 | $125,368 |
| Tract 2037.03Waukesha County | 3,351 | $149,189 |
| Tract 2037.02Waukesha County | 5,481 | $136,023 |
| Tract 2035.02Waukesha County | 3,058 | $137,717 |
| Tract 2045.04Waukesha County | 2,841 | $102,596 |
| Tract 2041Waukesha County | 6,365 | $148,889 |
| Tract 2036.01Waukesha County | 4,468 | $66,857 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Delafield) · Census block assignment files
How does Delafield compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Delafield is the 3,968th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 132nd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Delafield ranks 309th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 132nd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 317th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 285th | 914 |
| Median household income | 309th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 911 |
| Median home value | 13th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 458th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th | 914 |
| Median age | 380th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 802nd | 914 |
| Work from home | 79th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 372nd | 914 |
Delafield's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Delafield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Delafield?
14 of the 57 figures for Delafield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Delafield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Delafield.