Delaware County , New York

Population: 44,551 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $60,226 Home $176,200 Rent $848/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 44,551 residents, Delaware County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New York and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Delaware County in the top 17% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.

$60,226
Median Income
household
$176,200
Home Value
median
$848/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $60,226
Per Capita Income $35,996
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Median Home Value $176,200
Median Gross Rent $848/mo
Owner Occupied 76.7%
Renter Occupied 23.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 44,551
Median Age 48.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

32.8%
Obesity
12.5%
Diabetes
14.5%
Smoking
31.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.3%
No Physical Activity
22.3%
Depression
41.9%
Insufficient Sleep
77.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 83.3  ·  83th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
55.60
🌀 Hurricane
76.85
🔥 Wildfire
18.73
❄️ Winter Storm
72.50
🌍 Earthquake
50.41

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