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Delaware, OH

Founded 1808Delaware CountyElev. 255 m
Population
43,168
Median home
$279,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Delaware

Delaware is a city in Ohio with about 43,168 residents. Delaware was founded in 1808 and sits in Delaware County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $92,928. Homes carry a median value of $279,400, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.7%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,168
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$92,928
Per-capita income
$42,305
Poverty rate
8.7%
High-school grad or higher
95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
26.2 min
Work from home
15.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black4.6%
Asian5.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.7%
Sales & office17.2%
Service17.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$279,400
Median gross rent
$1,203/mo
Owner-occupied
62%
Median year built
1993
Households
16,397
Avg. household size
2.53

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Delaware has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading69%
Math83%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Buckeye Valley Local High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Delaware Area Career Center South CampusHighGrades 6–12
Olentangy Berlin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rutherford B Hayes High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Buckeye Valley Local Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
John C Dempsey Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Cheshire ElementaryElementary
David Smith Elementary SchoolElementary
Ervin Carlisle Elementary SchoolElementary
James Conger Elementary SchoolElementary
Laura Woodward Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Robert F Schultz Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Olentangy Preschool at DACCGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% below national
Delaware209
Ohio316
United States386
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime57% below national
Delaware839
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Delaware Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Delaware.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Delaware County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Delaware is in Delaware County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Delaware was founded in 1808 and sits in Delaware County. Elevation ~255 m.

Map of Delaware
Delaware, OH
Where Delaware is
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Historic places

26 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Van Deman, Henry, HouseDelaware Public LibraryEdwards Gymnasium/Pfieffer NatatoriumAustin HallOhio Wesleyan University Student ObservatorySanborn HallSelby FieldSlocum Hall
Notable people from Delaware
Rutherford B. HayesF. Sherwood RowlandEzra VogelHorace Newton AllenEdwin C. KembleSam SulekJoseph MasonBuck RodgersRick MiddletonPaul Kester
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Nearby cities
Dublin (13 mi)Westerville (14 mi)Hilliard (18 mi)Upper Arlington (18 mi)Gahanna (20 mi)Columbus (21 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Delaware, OH (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Delaware, Ohio.

Anthony Shane Allen, 49
Delaware · 43015
Richard Allen Davis, 55
Delaware · 43015
AKA Richard David, Rick Allen Davis
James Edward Johnson, 62
Delaware · Delaware County · 43015
James Edward Johnson, 62
Delaware · 43015

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Delaware — frequently asked

What is the population of Delaware, Ohio?
Delaware has a population of about 43,168, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Delaware?
The median home value in Delaware is $279,400, and the median gross rent is $1,203/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Delaware safe? What is the crime rate?
Delaware Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 209 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Delaware face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Delaware County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Delaware?
Delaware has 13 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Delaware?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Delaware. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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