201,255 seniors call Delaware home — 20.0% of the population.
Delaware has the largest senior population in the nation, with 19,591 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 41.5 years.
Seniors in Delaware have a median household income of $90,306. About 6.8% of seniors live below the poverty line. 29.5% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | 95,161 | 16.6% |
| 2 | Sussex County | 73,050 | 29.5% |
| 3 | Kent County | 33,044 | 17.9% |