Delaware town, New York
Delaware town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Delaware town is a geographic entity located in Sullivan County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,211. The land area covers 34.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,211 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,028 | ±154 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,531 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,028 | ±154 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 503 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $227,300 | ±$16,596 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,146 | ±$27,778 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,832 | ±$14,972 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | ±13.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 327 | ±316 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,165 | ±318 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±5.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,209 (2024)
ID: 171028
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 129, HORTONVILLE NY 12745-0129
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GUS Population: 80,450 (2024)
ID: 131198
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 5012, MONTICELLO NY 12701-5192
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Damascus, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HANCOCK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | HANCOCK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Honesdale, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | LIBERTY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LIBERTY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | LIBERTY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Honesdale, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sullivan County Community College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY, 12759-5151 |
8454345750
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WESTERN SULLIVAN P L - DELAWARE FREE
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 45 LOWER MAIN STREET, CALLICOON, NY, 12723 |
(845) 887-4040
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Yeshivath Zichron Moshe
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College | 19.6 mi away | 84 Zichron Moshe Way, South Fallsburg, NY, 12779 |
8454345240
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WESTERN SULLIVAN P L - JEFFERSONVILLE
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 19 CENTER STREET, JEFFERSONVILLE, NY, 12748 |
(845) 482-4350
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WESTERN SULLIVAN P L - TUSTEN-COCHECTON
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 198 BRIDGE STREET, NARROWSBURG, NY, 12764 |
(845) 252-3360
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ROSCOE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 85 HIGHLAND AVE, ROSCOE, NY, 12776 |
(607) 498-5574
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LIVINGSTON MANOR FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 92 MAIN STREET, LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY, 12758 |
(845) 439-5440
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LIBERTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 189 NORTH MAIN STREET, LIBERTY, NY, 12754 |
(845) 292-6070
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SUNSHINE HALL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 14 PROCTOR ROAD, ELDRED, NY, 12732 |
(845) 557-6258
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ETHELBERT B. CRAWFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 479 BROADWAY, MONTICELLO, NY, 12701 |
(845) 794-4660
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CALLICOON CTR, NY US, located 5.6 miles from Delaware town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.8° | 21.8° | 3.26" | — |
| February | 33.6° | 12.4° | 23.0° | 2.90" | — |
| March | 42.0° | 20.5° | 31.2° | 3.66" | — |
| April | 55.8° | 33.3° | 44.5° | 4.13" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 42.8° | 54.7° | 4.39" | — |
| June | 74.5° | 51.8° | 63.1° | 5.14" | — |
| July | 79.7° | 57.3° | 68.5° | 4.84" | — |
| August | 77.4° | 55.0° | 66.2° | 5.11" | — |
| September | 71.3° | 48.0° | 59.6° | 4.77" | — |
| October | 59.0° | 37.4° | 48.2° | 4.54" | — |
| November | 46.7° | 27.5° | 37.1° | 3.54" | — |
| December | 35.6° | 19.6° | 27.6° | 3.94" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hortonville CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Callicoon CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Jeffersonville village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Lake Huntington CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Hankins CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Kauneonga Lake CDP | CDP | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610520104. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.