OKMap-doton-Delaware, 2004
Delaware’s story
128 years in pictures
Census counts: 662 in 1910, a peak of 804 in 1920, 267 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1898Delaware is settled
DelawareOK
A town of 272, settled in 1898.
Population
272
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Typical home
$212K
+15% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
8
A commuter town
Is Delaware a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Delaware, above both Oklahoma’s towns (18%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 5 have a higher median age than Delaware. Delaware has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
272 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Delaware: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Delaware, and how to reach them.
PowerVerdigris Valley Elec Coop12.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterElm Bend RWD Inc19 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Delaware’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Nowata County Election BoardNowata County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7402774027 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Delaware.
Natural hazards
Delaware faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Delaware has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Delaware for work: only 0% work in town. Delaware’s median household income is $40,000, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Jobs based in Delaware fell to 8 in 2023, 30 fewer than in 2013.
0%work in town
| Delaware | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Delaware0%
Tulsa15%
Coffeyville14%
Nowata9%
South Coffeyville7%
35 mi
median commute distance
8
jobs based in Delaware
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Delaware has four seasons and hot summers
Delaware has chilly winters and warm summers. Delaware’s July high is 92°F.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–49°
Spring48–70°
Summer69–90°
Fall49–72°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Delaware is
Delaware beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 19% of adults report frequent physical distress in Delaware. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Delaware.
| Delaware | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Delaware | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.4% | 8% |
Ascension St. John Nowata
5.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The typical home in Delaware is valued at about $212K
The typical Delaware home is worth about $212,000, up 15% in a year, close to the Oklahoma typical home. The median rent in Delaware is $640 a month. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 10 have a higher share of households owning their home than Delaware.
$212KZillow home value
| Delaware | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $640 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Delaware$212K
Oklahoma$221K
+15%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Delaware
16pages on Delaware
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Delaware; the nearest are
Coffeyville Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coffeyville, KS17.6 mi$3,600 in-state tuitionRogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore31.6 mi$7,750 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Delaware residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Delaware for work
Where Delaware’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
8jobs based in Delaware
0%of working residents work in town
35 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Delaware
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Delaware is a town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 267 at the 2020 census, a decline of 35.9% from the 417 recorded in 2010. The town is named for the Eastern Delaware tribe that moved into this area from Kansas after signing a treaty with the Cherokee Nation in 1867.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 719 ft
- ZIP code
- 74027
Questions about Delaware
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Delaware, OK a good place to live?
Delaware has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.