Delaware County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Delaware County Pennsylvania area was $78,220 in 2021, the latest figures available. Delaware County median household income is $9,263 higher than the median Pennsylvania household income and $8,503 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Delaware County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Delaware County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Delaware County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Delaware County | $78,220 | -3.92% | +0.63% |
Trends in Delaware County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Delaware is $78,220. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $82,026 and is now $3,806 (4.64%) lower. From a post peak low of $72,163 in 2014, real median household income for Delaware has now grown by $6,057 (8.39%).
Real Median Household Income: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Delaware County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Delaware County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $78,220 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $81,412 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $81,960 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $77,734 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $81,628 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $76,718 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $77,288 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $72,163 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $75,515 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $72,192 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $72,559 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $78,971 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $78,899 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $77,366 |
Delaware County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Delaware County was $106,291 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Delaware County median family income is $18,791 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Delaware County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Delaware County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Delaware County | $106,291 | -2.43% | +5.14% |
Trends in Delaware County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Delaware is $106,291. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $108,938 and is now $2,647 (2.43%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Delaware County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Delaware County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $106,291 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $108,938 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $107,951 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $101,095 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $106,542 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $99,289 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $98,244 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $90,071 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $96,208 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $93,507 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $92,636 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $97,196 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $97,845 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $95,913 |
Delaware County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Delaware County was $44,405 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Delaware County median per capita income is $6,090 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Delaware County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Delaware County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Delaware County | $44,405 | -1.90% | +5.30% |
Trends in Delaware County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Delaware is $44,405. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $45,267 and is now $862 (1.90%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Delaware County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Delaware County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $44,405 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $45,267 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $44,604 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $42,171 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $43,675 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $41,021 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $40,355 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $38,379 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $39,121 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $37,815 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $38,415 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $39,861 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $40,132 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $41,943 |
Department of Numbers
The Department of Numbers contextualizes public data so that individuals can form independent opinions on everyday social and economic matters.
