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Delaware County, OH market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Delaware County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 242,032
- +12.5% since 2020
- Households
- 82,287
- Median household income
- $133,540
- +24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $445,500
- Jobs located here
- 105,243
- Highest market score
- 96
- Grocery stores, #8 of 2,070 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 242,032 people live in Delaware County, in 82,287 households. Population estimates put the population change in Delaware County from 2020 to 2025 at +12.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Delaware County is $133,540 a year, 65% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.9% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Delaware County spend the most on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 161, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (90).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Delaware County are for grocery stores (96), grocery and convenience stores (95) and collision repair and body shops (94). Delaware County ranks #8 of 2,070 scored counties for grocery stores.
Delaware County is part of the Columbus metro area. For its number of households, Delaware County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grocery stores | 96 | #8 of 2,070 | 33 | 4.0 | $18.2M | 196 | 19 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 95 | #10 of 2,402 | 96 | 11.7 | $6.3M | 185 | 34 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 94 | #2 of 1,327 | 20 | 2.4 | $5.2M | 170 | 14 |
| Pest control | 93 | #1 of 699 | 5 | 0.6 | $27.3M | 267 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 93 | #3 of 1,707 | 42 | 5.1 | $7.2M | 152 | 46 |
| Auto repair shops | 93 | #10 of 2,378 | 117 | 14.2 | $896K | 201 | 60 |
| Convenience stores | 93 | #15 of 2,261 | 42 | 5.1 | $14.3M | 182 | 15 |
| Auto repair and car care | 92 | #12 of 2,401 | 203 | 24.7 | $516K | 192 | 94 |
| Tire shops | 91 | #12 of 1,530 | 27 | 3.3 | $3.9M | 155 | 10 |
| House cleaning | 89 | #10 of 847 | 15 | 1.8 | $9.1M | 142 | 28 |
| Gas stations | 89 | #31 of 2,358 | 41 | 5.0 | $6M | 250 | 44 |
| Electricians | 86 | #20 of 1,160 | 19 | 2.3 | $16M | 133 | 44 |
| Chiropractors | 80 | #59 of 1,490 | 50 | 6.1 | $3.1M | 130 | 24 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #69 of 1,472 | 9 | 1.1 | $1.2M | 180 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 79 | #60 of 2,057 | 114 | 13.9 | $2.7M | 110 | 112 |
| Physical therapy | 78 | #90 of 1,422 | 42 | 5.1 | $3.7M | 154 | 36 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 77 | #24 of 479 | 7 | 0.9 | $15M | 109 | 6 |
| Car washes and detailing | 77 | #96 of 1,451 | 31 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 134 | 17 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #172 of 1,656 | 52 | 6.3 | $3M | 168 | 154 |
| Hair salons | 74 | #182 of 2,339 | 188 | 22.8 | $587K | 136 | 56 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #112 of 1,334 | 44 | 5.3 | $3M | 147 | 42 |
| Property management | 73 | #112 of 910 | 19 | 2.3 | Index only | 140 | 38 |
| Barbershops | 73 | #164 of 1,356 | 35 | 4.3 | $3.2M | 167 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 73 | #304 of 2,405 | 463 | 56.3 | $963K | 145 | 175 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | #370 of 2,405 | 868 | 105.5 | $514K | 139 | 445 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 69 | #332 of 2,063 | 94 | 11.4 | $4.7M | 128 | 63 |
| Nail salons | 67 | #221 of 1,328 | 59 | 7.2 | $1.9M | 112 | 20 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #341 of 1,889 | 87 | 10.6 | $5.1M | 124 | 71 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 67 | #347 of 2,088 | 165 | 20.1 | $790K | 119 | 85 |
| Pizza | 67 | #408 of 2,090 | 81 | 9.8 | $5.5M | 108 | 206 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 67 | #475 of 2,222 | 126 | 15.3 | $3.5M | 116 | 206 |
| Gyms | 66 | #322 of 1,792 | 95 | 11.5 | $1.4M | 105 | 43 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 65 | #149 of 777 | 26 | 3.2 | $5M | 123 | 43 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #350 of 1,771 | 88 | 10.7 | $1.6M | 92 | 133 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 64 | #385 of 1,461 | 44 | 5.3 | $2.3M | 89 | 29 |
| Veterinarians | 64 | #406 of 1,485 | 39 | 4.7 | $2.6M | 94 | 44 |
| Pet businesses | 64 | #514 of 2,200 | 124 | 15.1 | $806K | 92 | 85 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #543 of 2,385 | 418 | 50.8 | $264K | 124 | 109 |
| Child care and preschools | 62 | #492 of 1,611 | 72 | 8.7 | $841K | 84 | 59 |
| Dry cleaners | 61 | #155 of 507 | 15 | 1.8 | $15M | 96 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #759 of 2,394 | 710 | 86.3 | $219K | 144 | 373 |
| Pet stores | 59 | #337 of 974 | 25 | 3.0 | $4M | 88 | 12 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #595 of 1,769 | 125 | 15.2 | $882K | 101 | 22 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 57 | #543 of 1,493 | 68 | 8.3 | $2M | 69 | 99 |
| Roofing and gutters | 56 | #458 of 1,177 | 53 | 6.4 | $5.7M | 68 | 22 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 56 | #732 of 1,886 | 137 | 16.6 | $1.1M | 115 | 114 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 52 | #1,072 of 2,210 | 254 | 30.9 | $884K | 100 | 144 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,028 of 2,087 | 201 | 24.4 | $1.1M | 88 | 132 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 50 | #690 of 1,302 | 65 | 7.9 | $2.4M | 76 | 30 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 48 | #178 of 325 | 11 | 1.3 | $14.1M | 58 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 48 | #485 of 887 | 59 | 7.2 | Index only | 64 | 17 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 46 | #1,294 of 2,176 | 285 | 34.6 | Index only | 95 | 149 |
| Real estate | 45 | #1,364 of 2,229 | 373 | 45.3 | Index only | 92 | 243 |
| Home inspectors | 44 | #258 of 415 | 10 | 1.2 | Index only | 56 | 11 |
| Insurance agencies | 34 | #1,697 of 2,272 | 178 | 21.6 | $819K | 65 | 102 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $112.3M | Too few | 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 | $104.8M | $1,273 | 133 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $244.4M | $2,970 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $446M | $5,421 | 133 |
| Groceries | $602.1M | $7,317 | 116 |
| Personal care products and services | $110.3M | $1,340 | 133 |
| Child care and other personal services | $60.5M | $736 | 127 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $130.3M | $1,584 | 161 |
| Medical and dental services | $155.5M | $1,890 | 147 |
| Pets | $100M | $1,215 | 134 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $224.5M | $2,729 | 133 |
| Vehicle insurance | $145.7M | $1,771 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $304M | $3,695 | 122 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $136.5M | $1,658 | 117 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.5B | $17,999 | 108 |
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
- 242,032+12.5% since 2020
- Households
- 82,287
- Median age
- 40.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 443 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 512
- Median household income
- $133,540+24.9% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $166,036
- Median home value
- $445,500
- Jobs located here
- 105,243
- Daytime population
- 220,218Residents 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, OH growing?
Population estimates put Delaware County at 242,032 people in 2025, up 12.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 82,287 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.9%, before inflation.
How much do households in Delaware County, OH spend?
Households in Delaware County spend about $1.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $602.1M on groceries and $446M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Delaware County runs highest on memberships, classes and admissions (an index of 161, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Delaware County, OH?
Of the business types scored in Delaware County, grocery stores (96), grocery and convenience stores (95) and collision repair and body shops (94) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For grocery stores, that ranks #8 of 2,070 scored counties.
How does Delaware County, OH compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Delaware County is $133,540, 65% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 12.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $445,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (54% 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. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Delaware County, each ranked against other counties.
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