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Delaware County

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Population

112,2802024

Higher than communities in Indiana

Household income

$58,1272024

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Home value

$139,4002024

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Unemployment

4.2%2026

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Violent crime

3052023

Less favorable than communities in Indiana

Work from home

7.7%2024

Similar to communities in Indiana

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

TIF

TIF analysis estimates up to $13.3 million for eligible projects

A financial adviser presented two illustrative borrowing scenarios for four Delaware County TIF areas, estimating $13.3 million in project proceeds with a property-tax backup or $8.59 million with TIF alone. He emphasized that the analysis was not a recommendation to borrow.

Delaware County — Nov 13, 2026

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What stands out in Delaware County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Delaware County with communities in Indiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Delaware County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on median home value.

1st percentile · 2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 13Delaware County Redevelopment Commission 11/12/2026No bond issuance was proposed or approved at this meeting.Nov 11Drainage Board Meeting 11/10/2026Additional jobs were awarded to JJC and Butler Masonry, but the transcript does not reliably identify all job names or corresponding roll-call details.Nov 6Metropolitan Planning Commission Meeting – November 5th, 2026Calendar adopted by voice vote.Nov 5Regional Wastewater Board Meeting – November 4th, 2026Board approved rebuild of two pumps.

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Commission adopts 2027 meeting schedule; members reminded to check reappointments

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Director reports 767 permits issued in October, staff changes and MPO conference recap

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Delaware County

TIF analysis estimates up to $13.3 million for eligible projects

County staff assemble watershed and parcel records for drainage review

Board discusses corner-marker work and surveyor’s perpetuation funds

Surveyor reports stalled FEMA log-jam funding and local work updates

Drainage board awards several jobs as members question new bidder’s capacity

Drainage board approves claims after reviewing repair work and tracking

Daleville resident says pond may be blocking drainage to her property

Commission debate: should permit fees fund unsafe-housing remediation?

What stands out in Delaware County

Recent meetings

More coverage

Commission adopts 2027 meeting schedule; members reminded to check reappointments

Planning commission recommends McKinley neighborhood overlay to city council

No formal data-center proposal yet, but residents warn of growing concern over AMA land

Director reports 767 permits issued in October, staff changes and MPO conference recap

TIF analysis estimates up to $13.3 million for eligible projects

County staff assemble watershed and parcel records for drainage review

Board discusses corner-marker work and surveyor’s perpetuation funds

Surveyor reports stalled FEMA log-jam funding and local work updates

Drainage board awards several jobs as members question new bidder’s capacity

Drainage board approves claims after reviewing repair work and tracking

Daleville resident says pond may be blocking drainage to her property

Commission debate: should permit fees fund unsafe-housing remediation?

Recent meetings

More coverage

Commission adopts 2027 meeting schedule; members reminded to check reappointments

Planning commission recommends McKinley neighborhood overlay to city council

No formal data-center proposal yet, but residents warn of growing concern over AMA land

Director reports 767 permits issued in October, staff changes and MPO conference recap