Delaware County PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

211,121

2.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.51% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

4.6%

3.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$116,284

4.37% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$336,600

5.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

105,470

3.83% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Delaware County PUMA, OH had a population of 211k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $116,284. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Delaware County PUMA, OH grew from 205,454 to 211,121, a 2.76% increase and its median household income grew from $111,411 to $116,284, a 4.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Delaware County PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), and White (Hispanic) (1.48%).

9.53% of the households in Delaware County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Delaware County PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Delaware County PUMA, OH are MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus (2,839 degrees awarded in 2021), Ohio Wesleyan University (374 degrees), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (39 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Delaware County PUMA, OH was $336,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Delaware County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Delaware County PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Delaware County PUMA, OH borders Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, Licking County PUMA, OH, Columbus (Far Northeast), Gahanna & New Albany Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (North), Westerville & Worthington Cities PUMA, OH, Columbus (Far Northwest), Dublin & Hilliard (North) Cities PUMA, OH, and Pickaway, Union & Madison Counties PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Delaware County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 211k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.03% of Delaware County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (17k people).

In 2021, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Delaware County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Delaware County PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,876 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,778 households), and Hindi (2,707 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

105,622

Women

50%

105,433

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 211,055 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Delaware County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Delaware County PUMA, OH was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Delaware County PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Delaware County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
175k ± 450
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15k ± 474
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.33k ± 470

2.8%

Hispanic Population

5.92k people

2.8% of the people in Delaware County PUMA, OH are hispanic (5.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Delaware County PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,106 ± 1,891 people
China
1,413 ± 920 people
Vietnam
647 ± 624 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware County PUMA, OH was India, the natal country of 6,106 Delaware County PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 1,413 and Vietnam with 647.

Foreign-Born Population

8.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17k people

7.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

As of 2021, 8.03% of Delaware County PUMA, OH residents (17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Delaware County PUMA, OH was 7.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Delaware County PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,876 households (1.45%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,778 households (1.4%)
Hindi
2,707 households (1.36%)

9.53% of the households in Delaware County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Delaware County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.45% of the households in Delaware County PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,278 ± 315
Gulf War (1990s)
1,943 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
1,892 ± 435

Delaware County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Delaware County PUMA, OH employs 105k people. The largest industries in Delaware County PUMA, OH are Elementary & secondary schools (7,412 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,973 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,603 people), and the highest paying industries are Resin, synthetic rubber, & fibers & filaments manufacturing ($291,801), Agricultural chemical manufacturing ($229,290), and Air transportation ($199,067).

Males in Delaware County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,677. The income inequality in Delaware County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,645

Women

46.9%

53,938

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Delaware County PUMA, OH in 2020 was 101,583 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Delaware County PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

105k

2021 Value

3.83%

1 Year growth

± 3.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Delaware County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 3.83%, from 102k employees to 105k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Delaware County PUMA, OH, are Other managers (4,375 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (3,344 people), and Registered nurses (3,163 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Delaware County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

105k

2021 Value

3.83%

1 Year growth

± 3.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Delaware County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 3.83%, from 102k employees to 105k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Delaware County PUMA, OH, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,412 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,973 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,603 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Delaware County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Delaware County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$78,487

Median earning men ± $2,446

$50,408

Median earning women ± $2,028

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,317), Wholesale Trade ($97,798), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($93,505).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,722), Wholesale Trade ($67,730), and Public Administration ($65,408).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Delaware County PUMA, OH awarded 3,252 degrees. The student population of Delaware County PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,600 male students and 1,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Delaware County PUMA, OH are White (1,505 and 46.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,111 and 34.4%), Hispanic or Latino (319 and 9.87%), and Two or More Races (162 and 5.01%).

The largest universities in Delaware County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus (2,839 and 87.3%), Ohio Wesleyan University (374 and 11.5%), and Methodist Theological School in Ohio (39 and 1.2%).

The most popular majors in Delaware County PUMA, OH are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (2,358 and 72.5%), Computer & Information Systems Security (360 and 11.1%), and Network & System Administration (85 and 2.61%).

The median tuition cost in Delaware County PUMA, OH for private four year colleges is $48,272.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Delaware County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,862 (67.3% men and 32.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,862 students enrolled in Delaware County PUMA, OH, 67.3% men and 32.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,977 records, of which 35.3% were women and 64.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Zoology
24 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
20 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Delaware County PUMA, OH was Zoology with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Delaware County PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus
2,839 degrees awarded
Ohio Wesleyan University
374 degrees awarded
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was MyComputerCareer.edu-Columbus with 2,839 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,525 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Delaware County PUMA, OH, which is 3.47 times more than the 727 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,505 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,272) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.333% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.252% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Delaware County PUMA, OH in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (49.8k), Graduate Degree (31.1k), and Some college (29.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Delaware County PUMA, OH was $336,600 in 2021, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $320,300 to $336,600, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Delaware County PUMA, OH is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Delaware County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Delaware County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Delaware County PUMA, OH is $116,284. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Delaware County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$336,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,414

$60,581

Median Property Taxes

±$1,535

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Delaware County PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Delaware County PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

62.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Delaware County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Delaware County PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Delaware County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Delaware County PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$116,284

Median Household Income

± $2,194

76.5k

Number of Households

± 1,948

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.5k households in Delaware County PUMA, OH grew to $116,284 from the previous year's value of $111,411.

The following chart displays the households in Delaware County PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Delaware County PUMA, OH

0.474

2020 Wage GINI in Delaware County PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Delaware County PUMA, OH was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Worked At Home (18%)
Carpooled (4.67%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Delaware County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who carpooled to work (4.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Delaware County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Delaware County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Delaware County PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Delaware County PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Delaware County PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Delaware County PUMA, OH (9.58k out of 208k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Delaware County PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Delaware County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 68.7% on employee plans, 5.13% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.964% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.35%

Uninsured

68.7%

Employer Coverage

5.13%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.964%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Delaware County PUMA, OH declined by 2.13% from 4.44% to 4.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Delaware County PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.