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Delaware County, New York
Delaware County, New York. Delaware County had 44,305 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, faster than New York (−1.0%). It holds 33 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 19 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 18 census tracts. GEOID 36025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,305
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,487
Median household income
$63,337
±$3,063 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$183,100
±$6,880 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$880
±$45 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Delaware County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,308 residents in Delaware County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,305 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, faster than New York (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,487 over 1,443 square miles of land.
| Measure | Delaware County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,487 | 19,852,366 | −508 |
| Households | 19,203±485 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.06 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 30,057±94 | 8,585,241 | −1,552 |
Delaware County's population since 2000
From 48,055 in 2000 to 44,305 in 2025: down 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Delaware County?
Delaware County holds 33 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 19 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Sidney with 5,391 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sidney (town) | 5,536 | $52,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Walton (town) | 5,270 | $49,183 |
| Delhi (town) | 4,795 | $63,043 |
| Sidney | 3,697 | $50,208 |
| Middletown (town) | 3,336 | $78,021 |
| Davenport (town) | 2,955 | $79,539 |
| Walton | 2,885 | $34,676 |
| Hancock (town) | 2,764 | $62,243 |
| Delhi | 2,721 | $57,586 |
| Franklin (town), Delaware County | 2,288 | $64,323 |
| Roxbury (town) | 2,247 | $58,042 |
| Stamford (town) | 2,000 | $62,083 |
| Colchester (town) | 1,782 | $67,222 |
| Kortright (town) | 1,544 | $80,729 |
| Meredith (town) | 1,484 | $85,938 |
| Harpersfield (town) | 1,442 | $52,118 |
| Deposit (town) | 1,427 | $48,973 |
| Tompkins (town) | 1,290 | $61,103 |
| Masonville (town) | 1,239 | $58,750 |
| Hamden (town) | 1,137 | $64,457 |
| Andes (town) | 1,114 | $75,000 |
| Stamford | 1,040 | $43,716 |
| Hancock | 908 | $51,765 |
| Deposit | 1,387 | $48,214 |
| Bovina (town) | 658 | $83,083 |
| Margaretville | 514 | $39,201 |
| DownsvilleGEOID 3620852 | 474 | $58,958 |
| Hobart | 351 | $85,208 |
| Davenport CenterGEOID 3619774 | 344 | $125,517 |
| Franklin | 258 | $81,912 |
| FleischmannsGEOID 3626209 | 210 | $101,667 |
| AndesGEOID 3602121 | 189 | $49,531 |
| BloomvilleGEOID 3607025 | 173 | $87,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Delaware County?
The median resident of Delaware County is 48.8 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.9%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Delaware County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±0.3 | 39.8 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 19.8% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±0.4 pts | 52.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±0.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±0.9 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6%±1.4 pts | 40.2% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2%±1.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Delaware County earn?
Half of Delaware County's 19,203 households earn less than $63,337 a year (±$3,063), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $60,974 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Delaware County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,337±$3,063 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,568±$3,523 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,564±$1,407 | $50,712 | +$3,473 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±1.7 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±2.9 pts | 18.3% | −15.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±1.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±1.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Delaware County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Delaware County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,100 by its owner (±$6,880). The median renter pays $880 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Delaware County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,100±$6,880 | $423,800 | +$11,664 |
| Median gross rent | $880±$45 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7%±5.5 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$41 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±1.9 pts | 54.3% | +3.4 pts |
| Housing units | 30,057±94 | 8,585,241 | −1,552 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8%±2.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.9%±1.6 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.6%±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2%±1.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 Delaware County building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units across Delaware County in 2025 (108 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Delaware County get to work?
71.2% of Delaware County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Delaware County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.6%±1.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±1.2 pts | 6.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2%±2.3 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.8%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±1.6 pts | 14.9% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±1.7 | 32.6 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 are Delaware County's census tracts?
Delaware County is divided into 18 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,413 (Tract 9706.01) to $82,925 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 9701.0136025970101 | 1,568±226 | $52,118 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0236025970102 | 2,946±18 | $79,539 |
| Tract 970236025970200 | 3,094±236 | $82,925 |
| Tract 970336025970300 | 2,359±230 | $64,323 |
| Tract 9704.0136025970401 | 1,561±250 | $54,030 |
| Tract 9704.0236025970402 | 3,931±249 | $50,208 |
| Tract 9705.0136025970501 | 2,016±277 | $48,427 |
| Tract 9705.0236025970502 | 1,599±257 | $61,350 |
| Tract 9706.0136025970601 | 2,041±279 | $48,413 |
| Tract 9706.0236025970602 | 3,181±277 | $49,567 |
| Tract 970736025970700 | 2,374±311 | $69,722 |
| Tract 970836025970800 | 3,719±42 | $63,043 |
| Tract 970936025970900 | 1,434±39 | not published |
| Tract 971036025971000 | 2,618±235 | $69,907 |
| Tract 971136025971100 | 2,272±304 | $58,042 |
| Tract 971236025971200 | 3,292±38 | $78,021 |
| Tract 971336025971300 | 1,713±287 | $67,222 |
| Tract 971436025971400 | 2,769±51 | $62,243 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Delaware County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 62 |
| Median household income | 55th of 62 |
| Median home value | 35th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 62 |
| Median age | 4th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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