Time Zone: Delaware County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Delhi is the Seat for Delaware County.
Delaware County was founded in 1797. Delaware was created by taking area from Otsego and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Delaware had a population of 45,514 people. This is a decrease of 5.29% since the last Census (which gave a population of 48,055 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Delaware represented 0.25% of the total population of New York, making it the state's 53rd most populous county (out of 62 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 47,980 | -0.16% | +5.42% since 2009 |
2009 | 45,514 | -5.29% | -0.92% since 2008 |
2008 | 45,938 | -4.41% | -0.75% since 2007 |
2007 | 46,287 | -3.68% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 48,055 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Delaware County Census Page for Delaware County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Delaware County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Delaware County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Sidney | 5,622 | 6,109 | 7.97% decrease |
Walton | 5,231 | 5,607 | 6.71% decrease |
Delhi | 4,685 | 4,629 | 1.21% increase |
Middletown | 3,807 | 4,051 | 6.02% decrease |
Sidney | 3,622 | 4,068 | 10.96% decrease |
Websites for Delaware County
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