Delaware: Demographics & People
About 489 people live in Delaware, in 174 households. Median age 59.1 years. (17.9y older than Ripley County; 20.9y older than Indiana). Population is 91% White (non-Hispanic) and 9% Hispanic or Latino. 91% of households are family-led.
- 2.8 people per household.
- 9% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 489; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 28,995 people |
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| Population | 489 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 59.1y is 20.2 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 59.1 years (vs Indiana 38.2y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 489 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.6% |
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| White (non-Hispanic) population | 91.4% |
Households & Family Composition
174 households. 91% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 158 households |
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| Households that are families | 90.8% |
| Total households | 174 households |