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Delaware, Ohio

Introduction to Delaware, Ohio

Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware county, is 23 miles N of Columbus, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Columbus metropolitan area with. Delaware’s population is approximately 25,243.

Delaware History

Delaware was originally inhabited by Delaware Native Americans. The community was officially founded in 1808. According to one tradition, the city derived its name from the Delaware Indian tribes. The city was incorporated in 1816, and Ohio Wesleyan University was established in Delaware in 1842. The city was also the birthplace of President Rutherford B. Hayes. In April of 1851, the first railroad was constructed in the area.

Delaware and nearby Attractions

  • Nash House Museum
  • Perkins Observatory
  • Harding Home
  • Olentangy Indian Caverns
  • Delaware State Park
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium

Things To Do In Delaware

The Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, the Nash House Museum, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum and the Olentangy Indian Caverns are all accessible from Delaware. Camping, hiking, and fishing can be enjoyed at the Alum Creek State Park. The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Six Flags Wyandot Lake and historic sites like the birthplaces of President Warren G. Harding and Benjamin Russell Hanby are popular attractions in the area as well. The city of Delaware also organizes a number of events throughout the year, including the Little Brown Jug Harness Race every September.

Delaware Transportation

Port Columbus International Airport is nearby.

Delaware Higher Education

The city of Delaware is home to Ohio Wesleyan University. Otterbein College, the Devry Institute of Technology and Capital University are all nearby as well.

High Points

Delaware strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Delaware Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Delaware Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Delaware College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Delaware, OH

Comparing Delaware to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens42
Male Share of the Population35
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

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