Delaware township, Pennsylvania
Delaware township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Delaware township is a geographic entity located in Pike County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,834. The land area covers 43.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,834 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±5.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,044 | ±227 | 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 | 4,379 | ±200 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,044 | ±227 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,335 | ±172 |
| Median Home Value | $236,100 | ±$17,353 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,146 | ±$153 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,478 | ±$6,521 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,508 | ±$4,144 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 849 | ±323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,694 | ±334 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±3.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE
GUS Population: 7,786 (2024)
ID: 174666
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
116 WILSON HILL RD, DINGMANS FERRY PA 18328-9174
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GUS Population: 62,376 (2024)
ID: 133456
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
506 BROAD ST, MILFORD PA 18337-1596
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SPARTA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Matamoras, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PORT JERVIS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dingmans Ferry, 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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Sussex County Community College
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College | 14.7 mi away | One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ, 07860 |
9733002100
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DINGMAN TOWNSHIP BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 100 BOND COURT, MILFORD, PA, 18337 |
(570) 686-7045
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 21.0 mi away | 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 |
5704223117
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PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 201 BROAD STREET, MILFORD, PA, 18337 |
(570) 296-8211
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The Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-1720 |
732320219473232
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SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 125 MORRIS TURNPIKE, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 948-3660
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CDE Career Institute
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 2942 Route 611, Tannersville, PA, 18372 |
5704099023
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SMITHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 5200 MILFORD ROAD, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, 18302 |
(570) 223-1881
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DENNIS MEMORIAL BRANCH
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 101 MAIN STREET, NEWTON, NJ, 07860 |
(973) 383-4810
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PORT JERVIS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 138 PIKE STREET, PORT JERVIS, NY, 12771 |
(845) 856-7313
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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 SUSSEX 3 WNW, NJ US, located 13.8 miles from Delaware township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9° | 16.7° | 25.8° | 3.50" | 11.6" |
| February | 38.0° | 17.9° | 27.9° | 2.72" | 9.9" |
| March | 47.0° | 25.4° | 36.2° | 3.63" | 6.3" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.8° | 47.7° | 4.18" | 1.2" |
| May | 70.5° | 45.8° | 58.2° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.4° | 55.1° | 66.7° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 60.4° | 71.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 58.5° | 70.0° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.3° | 50.9° | 62.6° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.9° | 39.7° | 51.3° | 4.66" | 0.3" |
| November | 50.9° | 30.9° | 40.9° | 3.17" | 1.4" |
| December | 39.7° | 22.6° | 31.1° | 3.98" | 8.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Lakes CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Pocono Ranch Lands CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Gold Key Lake CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Sunrise Lake CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Layton CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Conashaugh Lakes CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4210318704. • 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.