Delaware County, Ohio

Delaware County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 109,989. Its county seat is Delaware6 and is named for the Delaware Indians.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,181 km² (456 mi²). 1,146 km² (442 mi²) of it is land and 35 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.97% water.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 109,989 people, 39,674 households, and 30,668 families residing in the county. The population density is 96/km² (249/mi²). There are 42,374 housing units at an average density of 37/km² (96/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.25% White, 2.52% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 39,674 households out of which 40.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.70% are married couples living together, 6.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.70% are non-families. 18.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.09. In the county the population is spread out with 28.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 8.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.90 males. The median income for a household in the county is $67,258, and the median income for a family is $76,453. Males have a median income of $51,428 versus $33,041 for females. The per capita income for the county is $31,600. 3.80% of the population and 2.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.40% of those under the age of 18 and 4.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Municipalities

† Mainly in Franklin County, a part of the city extends into Delaware County.

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