Demographics & People — Delaware, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 43,168 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~48,100 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 16,397 |
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| Family Households | 11,283 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.289 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34,937 |
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| Black or African American | 1,984 |
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| Asian | 2,455 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,317 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 10,566 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,308 |
| Other groups | 7,972 |
| Irish | 6,579 |
| English | 5,301 |
| Italian | 2,516 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,480 |
| American | 1,435 |
| Scottish | 1,303 |
| European | 1,221 |
Language
| English Only | 37,223 |
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| Spanish | 879 |
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| Population 5+ | 40,333 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,776 |
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| Population 18+ | 32,152 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Delaware, Ohio.
