Delaware township is located in Northumberland County Pennsylvania. Delaware township has a 2024 population of 4,270. Delaware township is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,298 in 2020.
The average household income in Delaware township is $76,078 with a poverty rate of 8.73%. The median age in Delaware township is 39.6 years: 37 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delaware township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,179 | 97.5% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.77% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,510 | 2.83 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 949 | 3.22 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.12 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 114 | 4.12 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 76 | 4.38 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 253 | 9.18% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 14.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 5.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,208 | 43.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 179 | 6.49% |
| Some College | 409 | 14.84% |
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 | 2,712 | 2,288 | 530 |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,804 | $67,299 | $37,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $135,333 | $145,583 | $75,550 |
| High School Graduate | $34,228 | $52,250 | $30,086 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,605 | $41,431 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,138 | $51,000 | $33,494 |
| Some College | $34,000 | $35,903 | $33,594 |
$40,138
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$33,494
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.48% of Delaware township residents speak only English, while 5.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,179 | 357 | 8.54% |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 100% |
8.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.4%
Male Poverty Rate
7.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delaware township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delaware township is White, with 8.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.58% |
| High School | 8.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.09% |
| Male Employed | 6.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,583 | $85,034 |
| Households | $58,690 | $76,078 |
| Married Families | $71,172 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,573 | $42,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
241
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 73 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 7.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
82.24%
Born in Delaware township
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
99.23% of Delaware township residents were born in the United States, with 82.24% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,265 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2028 | 4,266 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2027 | 4,267 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,268 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2025 | 4,269 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2024 | 4,270 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,271 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,272 | -19 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 4,291 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2020 | 4,298 | -18 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 4,316 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 4,333 | -39 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 4,372 | -34 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 4,406 | -33 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 4,439 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 4,455 | 12 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 4,443 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,460 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 4,475 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 4,474 | 0 | 0% |