The Town FilesDelaware County, Ohio
226,834 people. The median home is worth $445,500 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $133,540.
Towns in Delaware County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 41,302 | $318,400 | $99,786 | 36.9 |
| Powell | 14,163 | $561,500 | $195,495 | 42.8 |
| Sunbury | 6,614 | $374,600 | $108,787 | 35.5 |
| Ashley | 1,198 | $153,400 | $56,596 | 36.9 |
| Ostrander | 1,094 | $485,600 | $159,375 | 34.6 |
| Galena | 924 | $467,000 | $134,830 | 37.5 |
| Shawnee Hills | 835 | $460,500 | $143,750 | 38.3 |
People and housing
| Delaware County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $445,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,492 | $914 |
| Median household income | $133,540 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
98,182 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,243 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 513 storm events in Delaware County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Delaware County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).