Delaware, Ohio 2025
Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population was 34,657.
The city of Delaware has a total land area of 21.97 square miles, and it is located at the confluence of the Scioto River and the Olentangy River. Delaware is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Ohio Wesleyan University and Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
In 2010, CNN Money magazine ranked Delaware No. 6 on its list of the top 100 best places to live in the United States, and in 2017, Delaware was rated 5th best housing market in the country by realtor.com.
In 2005, the city was the subject of a documentary entitled "The Delaware Way," which aired on PBS. The film explores Delaware's unique qualities, history, and sense of community.
The city is also home to the Delaware State Park, which offers camping, boating, and hiking facilities. The park is located on the northern outskirts of the city, along US 23.
A major attraction in Delaware is the annual Delaware County Fair, which takes place in mid-September. The fair has been running continuously since 1820, making it one of the oldest county fairs in the United States. It features live music, rides, food, and agricultural exhibits. The fair's attendance is estimated to be around 165,000 people.
The city has produced a number of notable figures, including Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president of the United States.
In 2010, 33% of the employed population 16 and over worked in management, business, science, and arts, and 12% worked in education, health care and social assistance.
In 2019, the median household income was$56,145 and the median age was 38.6 years. In 2010, there were 6,564 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, and 53.6% were married couples living together.
Delaware has a public school system, led by the Delaware City Schools, which operates six schools - Hayes High School, Delaware Area Career Center, Rutherford B. Hayes High School, Dempsey Middle School, Willis Intermediate, and Schultz Elementary. The Delaware City Schools has been consistently rated as "excellent" by the Ohio Department of Education.
In its early years, Delaware was a predominantly manufacturing-based economy. Manufacturing and industry still play a vital role, but in recent years, Delaware has expanded into other areas of development, such as retail, service industries, education, healthcare, finance, and technology. The city is served by the Columbus International airport and the Delaware Municipal Airport.
The Delaware Police Department has 41 officers and serves a population of 33,000. It is equipped with five SWAT officers, one canine unit, and a detective bureau.
The Delaware fire department has 17 firefighters, five fire stations, one rescue team, and three ambulances.
The city of Delaware is a member of the Tree City USA program. The Environmental and Natural Resources Department is responsible for planting trees, monitoring and caring for the trees, and removing unsafe trees. The city has a 2.3-mile paved bike path that connects the north and south sections of the city and offers scenic views of the Olentangy River.
The city has several local parks, including one that is home to a skate park. There are also several sculptures and art displays, including a model of a mammoth that is displayed near the entrance of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio.
The city also has a thriving downtown area with several shops, galleries, and restaurants. The Delaware Farmers' Market is held every Saturday morning.