Delaware is a town located in Nowata County Oklahoma. Delaware has a 2024 population of 268. Delaware is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 264 in 2020.
The average household income in Delaware is $47,333 with a poverty rate of 30.09%. The median age in Delaware is 40.8 years: 46 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delaware was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 66.87% |
| Native American | 62 | 18.84% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 10.03% |
| Other race | 9 | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 124 | 2.65 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.19 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Married | 46 | 3.72 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 24 | 3 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 7 | 4.29 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 14.6% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16 | 7.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 0.44% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 36 | 15.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 126 | 7 |
| Native American | 46 | 33 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Race | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 77.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,563 | $35,833 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,500 | $36,250 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $35,750 | $36,250 | $35,417 |
$31,500
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.36% of Delaware residents speak only English, while 1.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 71 | 32.27% |
| Native | 62 | 26 | 41.94% |
| Multiple | 33 | 2 | 6.06% |
30.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.27%
Male Poverty Rate
30.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware is Native, with 41.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware is Multiple, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.81% |
| High School | 21.24% |
| Some College | 20.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 13.56% |
| Female Employed | 6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,750 | $48,903 |
| Households | $36,250 | $47,333 |
| Married Families | $40,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,563 | $39,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 14.89% |
| White | 3 | 1.67% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.21%
Born in Delaware
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
98.48% of Delaware residents were born in the United States, with 70.21% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 273 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 272 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 271 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 270 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 269 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 268 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 267 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 267 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 266 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 264 | -135 | -33.83% |
| 2019 | 399 | -7 | -1.72% |
| 2018 | 406 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 408 | -2 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 410 | -6 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 416 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 416 | -3 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 419 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 419 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 420 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 416 | 0 | 0% |