County profile · New York
Delaware County, NY market data
How Delaware County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 44,305
- +0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,203
- Median household income
- $63,337
- +27.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $183,100
- Jobs located here
- 14,965
- Highest market score
- 75
- HVAC and plumbing, #111 of 1,707 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Delaware County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Delaware County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Delaware County has an estimated 44,305 people and 19,203 households. Population estimates put the population change in Delaware County from 2020 to 2025 at +0.2%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Delaware County is $63,337, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Delaware County runs highest on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (62).
Of the business types scored in Delaware County, HVAC and plumbing companies (75); salons, barbers and spas (75); and dentists and orthodontists (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For HVAC and plumbing companies, that ranks #111 of 1,707 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for grocery and convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Delaware County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Delaware County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and plumbing | 75 | #111 of 1,707 | 7 | 3.6 | $7.8M | 163 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #164 of 2,385 | 35 | 18.2 | $494K | 232 | 5 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 73 | #187 of 1,886 | 6 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 352 | 5 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #343 of 2,087 | 15 | 7.8 | $2.6M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #376 of 2,210 | 23 | 12.0 | $1.7M | 193 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | 68 | #262 of 2,057 | 15 | 7.8 | $3.6M | 149 | 27 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 68 | #420 of 2,222 | 15 | 7.8 | $4.5M | 148 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 67 | #283 of 1,769 | 6 | 3.1 | $2.9M | 329 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 67 | #438 of 2,394 | 57 | 29.7 | $364K | 239 | 18 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 65 | #364 of 1,656 | 7 | 3.6 | $3M | 166 | 13 |
| Hair salons | 64 | #477 of 2,339 | 26 | 13.5 | $665K | 155 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 63 | #441 of 2,176 | 42 | 21.9 | Index only | 139 | 5 |
| Real estate | 60 | #574 of 2,229 | 44 | 22.9 | Index only | 167 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #530 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.6 | $4.2M | 173 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #624 of 1,771 | 8 | 4.2 | $2.8M | 166 | 25 |
| Gyms | 51 | #870 of 1,792 | 11 | 5.7 | $1.3M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 49 | #1,081 of 2,090 | 18 | 9.4 | $3.8M | 74 | 27 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,177 of 2,261 | 32 | 16.7 | $3.8M | 48 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 47 | #1,223 of 2,272 | 21 | 10.9 | $1.4M | 110 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 44 | #871 of 1,472 | 9 | 4.7 | $392K | 58 | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 38 | #1,060 of 1,493 | 8 | 4.2 | $2.8M | 95 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 38 | #1,349 of 1,889 | 15 | 7.8 | $4.5M | 109 | 17 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 38 | #1,714 of 2,405 | 91 | 47.4 | $743K | 112 | 48 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 36 | #1,769 of 2,402 | 77 | 40.1 | $1.6M | 46 | 14 |
| Child care and preschools | 35 | #1,213 of 1,611 | 13 | 6.8 | $691K | 69 | 16 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #1,523 of 2,070 | 25 | 13.0 | $4.8M | 52 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 35 | #1,654 of 2,088 | 26 | 13.5 | $546K | 82 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 33 | #1,900 of 2,405 | 196 | 102.1 | $345K | 93 | 93 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 29 | #1,156 of 1,334 | 10 | 5.2 | $1.4M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 29 | #1,914 of 2,200 | 26 | 13.5 | $420K | 48 | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 25 | #731 of 777 | 5 | 2.6 | $2.8M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,106 of 2,358 | 24 | 12.5 | $1.5M | 64 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | 22 | #1,347 of 1,485 | 7 | 3.6 | $1.6M | 57 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 21 | #1,967 of 2,063 | 34 | 17.7 | $2M | 54 | 17 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 20 | #1,251 of 1,327 | 8 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 63 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 19 | #1,367 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.2 | $1.4M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,301 of 2,401 | 77 | 40.1 | $202K | 75 | 39 |
| Auto repair shops | 14 | #2,335 of 2,378 | 50 | 26.0 | $311K | 70 | 35 |
| Pet stores | 13 | #941 of 974 | 5 | 2.6 | $2.2M | 48 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $13.6M | 113 | 13 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.2M | 166 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $13.6M | 161 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $3.9M | 155 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $13M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.9M | 288 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $15.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $17.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 11 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Delaware County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $15.5M | $809 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $36.8M | $1,914 | 74 |
| Food away from home | $67.6M | $3,519 | 86 |
| Groceries | $121M | $6,302 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.3M | $900 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $9M | $468 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $14.2M | $739 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.8M | $1,081 | 84 |
| Pets | $10.9M | $568 | 62 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $39M | $2,033 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.9M | $1,506 | 77 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $54.4M | $2,835 | 94 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.3M | $1,160 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $318.4M | $16,581 | 100 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Delaware County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 44,305+0.2% since 2020
- Households
- 19,203
- Median age
- 48.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,443 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $63,337+27.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $85,568
- Median home value
- $183,100
- Jobs located here
- 14,965
- Daytime population
- 42,128Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Delaware County?
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Questions
How fast is Delaware County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Delaware County at 44,305 people in 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 19,203 households. Median household income rose 27.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Delaware County, NY spend?
Households in Delaware County spend about $318.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $121M on groceries and $67.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Delaware County spend the most on groceries (an index of 100, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Delaware County, NY?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Delaware County are for HVAC and plumbing companies (75); salons, barbers and spas (75); and dentists and orthodontists (73). Delaware County ranks #111 of 1,707 scored counties for HVAC and plumbing companies.
How does Delaware County, NY compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Delaware County is $63,337 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $183,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Delaware County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for grocery and convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 39 of the 56 business types have a score in Delaware County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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