General Information: Delaware County is the fastest growing community in Ohio and according to the census it was the 11th fastest growing community from 2000 to 2004. It is located 45 minutes north of downtown Columbus. Delaware offers housing to suit all tastes and needs.

Special Attractions

County residents provide enthusiastic support for high school sports. The Hayes High School Pacers play in the Ohio Capital Conference, while the Buckeye Valley Barons play in the Mid-Ohio Conference and the Olentangy Braves and Big Walnut Eagles do battle in the Central Buckeye League.

Ohio Wesleyan competes in the North Coast Athletic conference, hosting some of the top Division III teams in the country. The Battling Bishops have had nationally-ranked teams in men's soccer, football, baseball, golf, basketball and lacrosse, and in women's field hockey, swimming, cross country and track.

Down the road, Ohio State sizzles with Big Ten excitement. OSU also hosts the state high school basketball championships.

For the pro sports enthusiast, Ohio offers the NFL's Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals, and baseball's Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds -- all just two-and-a-half hours away. Close to home, the Columbus Clippers are the cream of AAA baseball, playing in magnificent Cooper Stadium. A professional soccer team has also been tapped for Columbus, and the Columbus Blue Jackets ice hockey team has generated a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for area hockey fans.

Examples of Housing and Price Options in the Delaware, Ohio:

Entry Level Housing Up To $250,000:

Mid Level Housing Up To $500,000:

Executive Level Housing From $500,000:

Recreation Unlimited, located in Ashley in the northern part of the county, is a nonprofit organization providing recreation experiences for disabled individuals. Summer camping sessions form the core of the Recreation Unlimited program, but other activities -- bowling, snow skiing, field trips, parties, sporting events -- are held throughout the year.

The Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, located in "the Arts Castle" on West Winter Street, is a community dream-come true, made possible by the support and volunteer efforts of county residents, businesses and corporations. Opened in 1989, the Center offers classes for all ages, as well as art exhibits, museum trips, lunchtime lectures, summer children's programs and special events. Classes, taught by professional artists and craftsmen, range from ballet and belly dancing, to weaving, watercolors, poetry, papermaking, acting and art appreciation.

  Demographics - According to the 2004 population estimates, there are 142,503 people, and 54,906 households. According to the census there are 30,668 families residing in the county.  The racial makeup of Delware county is 94% white, 2.5% African American, 1.5% Asian and 1% Hispanic. There are 54,906 households out of which 40% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 67% are married couples living together, 6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22% are non-families. 18% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.In the county the population is spread out with 28% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 32% from 25 to 44, 23% from 45 to 64, and 8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94 males.The median income for a household in the Delware county is $67,258, and the median income for a family is $76,453.

 Educational Information:

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Ohio Wesleyan is a private independent liberal arts college located in the heart of Delaware. Ohio Wesleyan University enrolls approximately 1,950 students from 40 states and more than 50 countries. The level of academic excellence has placed Wesleyan among the 80 top liberal arts colleges in the annual rankings published by the US News and World Report. According to the same magazine, the university was recognized as one of the Best College Values among the top 40 in the United States. Students live in residence halls and benefit from a large campus providing academics, athletics and services. There is a traditionally positive town-government relationship, with Wesleyan student volunteers in the Delaware community and coordination of institutional and cultural interests with the City, especially after the appointment of president Mark Huddleston in 1984. Due to high enrollment of minority and international students at the University, it has influenced the international, ethnic and religious diversity of Delaware.