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State Overview
As of 2009, Delaware's population is 864,764 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.92 percent.
The median home cost in Delaware is $213,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.20 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Delaware's cost of living is 0.14% Higher than the U.S. average.
Delaware public schools spend $6,733 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Delaware.
The unemployment rate in Delaware is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Delaware jobs have Decreased by 4.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Delaware, DE, population is 864,764. There are 437 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Delaware, DE
The median age is 36.5. The US median is 37.6. 57.23% of people in Delaware, DE, are married. 9.83% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.54 people. 21.88% of people are married, with children. 9.63% have children, but are single.
Race in Delaware, DE
73.79% of people are white, 18.97% are black, 2.64% are asian, 0.34% are native american, and 4.19% claim 'Other'.
5.48% of the people in Delaware, DE, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.52% are non-hispanic).
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the first state: delaware was the first state to sign the constitution, so there is a lot of history and culture within the state if you know where to look for it and if that interests... (read more)To each it's own: Delaware is no where on the radar in terms of culture and activities. There are a paucity of things to do here and it is a place for those who had fun in their life and... (read more)Delaware Weather: If you like to see the seasons change, leaves changing color, mild-moderate winters, light, windy springs and are ok w/ humid summers (including the mosquitoes that come... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Health
There are 209 physicians per 100,000 population in Delaware, DE. The US average is 170.
Delaware, DE Health Index
Air quality in Delaware, DE is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Delaware, DE is 29 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.80% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 8.15% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $27,491 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $55,572 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.50% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.80% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.65% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.64% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 21.08% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.03% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.71% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.98% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.13% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.49% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.42% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.79% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.51% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.53% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.53% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.64% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.58% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Delaware, DE, is 8.00%, with job growth of -4.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.80%.
Delaware, DE Taxes
Delaware, DE,sales tax rate is 0.00%. Income tax is 8.15%.
Delaware, DE Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $27,491, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $55,572.
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $213,100 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -8.20% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 63.33% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 13.15% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 23.64% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.06 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.79% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.18% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.46% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.11% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 4.77% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.36% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.69% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 23.90% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 8.24% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.86% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.40% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.67% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.66% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 7.60% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.07% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.30% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.01% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.19% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.74% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 5.80% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.63% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Delaware, DE, is $213,100. Home appreciation is -8.20% over the last year. The median age of Delaware, DE, real estate is 29 years.
Delaware, DE Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 23.64% of the Delaware, DE, population. 13.15% of houses and apartments in Delaware, DE, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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relocating: would like to relocate to delaware,looking for townhome,condos and... (read more)prices prices prices: It's frustrating about how fast the prices have climbed here--my 1200sq ft ranch has gained 110% equity in 7 years. The problem is that to upgrade, I STILL come out way... (read more)Delaware housing market.: I am a veteran real estate agent licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvannia. Specializing in residential listings and sales in New Castle & Kent County De, Cecil... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Crime
Delaware, DE, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Delaware, DE, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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the first state: delaware was the first state to sign the constitution, so there is a lot of history and culture within the state if you know where to look for it and if that interests... (read more)To each it's own: Delaware is no where on the radar in terms of culture and activities. There are a paucity of things to do here and it is a place for those who had fun in their life and... (read more)Delaware Weather: If you like to see the seasons change, leaves changing color, mild-moderate winters, light, windy springs and are ok w/ humid summers (including the mosquitoes that come... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Delaware, DE, gets 44 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 15 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 108.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Delaware, DE. The July high is around 87 degrees. The January low is 25. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 43 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Delaware Weather: If you like to see the seasons change, leaves changing color, mild-moderate winters, light, windy springs and are ok w/ humid summers (including the mosquitoes that come... (read more)Traffic congestion and bad drivers: We have seen the quality of driving go down over the last decade or so, and the number of people driving on the roads has greatly... (read more)Northern Delaware's getting too crowded!: There's so much more traffic and noise. We're looking to get... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Education
Delaware, DE, schools spend $6,733 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 824 students per librarian, and 576 children per counselor in Delaware, DE schools.
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Thinking of moving to Northern Delaware-Questions?: I am concerned about quality of schools in Northern Delaware. I will be working in Wilmington. Is it better to live in Penn for the schools?
We are very active... (read more)Great potential, but heading the wrong way.: I am a transplant, having lived for 18 years in NJ, 9 in OR, and 4 in PA. I live in New Castle County, in Newark. It is a cozy little college town and I was initially... (read more)Relocating to Delaware: Is the quality of life better in Delaware than in Northern NJ (Bergen County)? Especially for a young... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Delaware, DE, takes 26 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Traffic congestion and bad drivers: We have seen the quality of driving go down over the last decade or so, and the number of people driving on the roads has greatly... (read more)Northern Delaware's getting too crowded!: There's so much more traffic and noise. We're looking to get... (read more)Delaware Weather: If you like to see the seasons change, leaves changing color, mild-moderate winters, light, windy springs and are ok w/ humid summers (including the mosquitoes that come... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Delaware, DE is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Delaware, DE is more expensive.
Overall, Delaware, DE cost of living is 100.14.
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where i want to be: live in Ut moving to either Pa or... (read more)relocating: would like to relocate to delaware,looking for townhome,condos and... (read more)prices prices prices: It's frustrating about how fast the prices have climbed here--my 1200sq ft ranch has gained 110% equity in 7 years. The problem is that to upgrade, I STILL come out way... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 40.43% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 19.17% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 16.19% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.38% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.76% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.65% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.15% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.16% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.04% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.42% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 2.51% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.70% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.46% | 0.54% |
40.43% of the people in Delaware, DE are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 19.17% are Catholic; 16.19% are Protestant; 0.38% are LDS; 2.51% are another Christian faith; 1.70% in Delaware, DE are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.46% affilitates with Islam.
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Thinking of moving to Northern Delaware-Questions?: I am concerned about quality of schools in Northern Delaware. I will be working in Wilmington. Is it better to live in Penn for the schools?
We are very active... (read more)Great potential, but heading the wrong way.: I am a transplant, having lived for 18 years in NJ, 9 in OR, and 4 in PA. I live in New Castle County, in Newark. It is a cozy little college town and I was initially... (read more)Relocating to Delaware: Is the quality of life better in Delaware than in Northern NJ (Bergen County)? Especially for a young... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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Voting
53.04% of the people in Delaware, DE are registered as Democrats. 46.06% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.90%.
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the first state: delaware was the first state to sign the constitution, so there is a lot of history and culture within the state if you know where to look for it and if that interests... (read more)To each it's own: Delaware is no where on the radar in terms of culture and activities. There are a paucity of things to do here and it is a place for those who had fun in their life and... (read more)Delaware Weather: If you like to see the seasons change, leaves changing color, mild-moderate winters, light, windy springs and are ok w/ humid summers (including the mosquitoes that come... (read more)Have an opinion about Delaware? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Delaware Click Here
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