Delaware Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for Delaware was $71,091 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, Delaware median household income is $1,374 higher. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 Delaware household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. Delaware median family income and per capita income for Delaware are shown further down.
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 in Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Delaware | $71,091 | -3.84% | +1.67% |
Delaware Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for Delaware is $71,091. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $74,369 and is now $3,278 (4.41%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Delaware, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for Delaware
| Date | US | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $71,091 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,932 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $74,369 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $69,922 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,468 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $69,726 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $70,050 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $68,409 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $67,388 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $69,059 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $71,004 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,977 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $71,535 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $73,012 |
Delaware Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for Delaware was $87,132 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, Delaware median family income is $1,326 higher. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Delaware | $87,132 | -4.47% | +1.72% |
Delaware Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for Delaware is $87,132. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $92,355 and is now $5,223 (5.66%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Delaware, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for Delaware
| Date | US | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,132 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $91,209 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $92,355 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $85,655 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $85,196 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $83,832 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $85,690 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $83,162 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $80,841 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $83,529 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $84,101 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $85,550 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,714 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $88,816 |
Delaware Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for Delaware was $38,797 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, Delaware per capita income is $465 higher. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Delaware | $38,797 | -2.01% | +6.56% |
Delaware Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
The current per capita income for Delaware is $38,797. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $39,594 and is now $797 (2.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Delaware, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Delaware
| Date | US | Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,797 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $39,594 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,060 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,410 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,454 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,804 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $35,956 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,926 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,348 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,935 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,159 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,610 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,485 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $38,454 |
