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Delaware, IN
Census-designated place in Ripley County, Indiana.
Population
489
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
270
ZIP codes
0
Delaware and its ZIP codes
Delaware at a glance
- Delaware is 41% denser than Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Delaware, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ripley County. PPP loans are for Delaware.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
11,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,163 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
Cities near Delaware
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MilanTown | 4.5 mi | 2 |
| OsgoodTown | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| VersaillesTown | 6.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Moores HillTown | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| NapoleonTown | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SunmanTown | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| MorrisCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BatesvilleCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| HoltonTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PenntownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| DillsboroTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| New MarionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| New PointTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delaware, IN in?
- Delaware is in Ripley County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Delaware, IN?
- About 489 people live in Delaware, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delaware?
- Nearby places include Pierceville (1.7 mi), Milan (4.5 mi), Osgood (4.7 mi), Versailles (6.3 mi), Elrod (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023