Delafield, WI Demographics

A map of Delafield's Population by Race

Delafield, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 7,202, a less than 1% change from the 7,185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Delafield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Delafield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Delafield, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Delafield is ranked the 133rd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Delafield was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Delafield's White Population

6,269 residents of Delafield, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Delafield is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Delafield ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Delafield's population has decreased from 92.3% to 87.0%.

Delafield is more White than neighboring Hartland (84.5% White), and Oconomowoc Lake (80.9% White). Delafield is less White than neighboring Nashotah (91.9% White), Chenequa (91.4% White), and Wales (92.6% White).

Delafield's Black Population

140 residents of Delafield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Delafield is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Delafield ranks 400th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's Black population has grown by an estimated 324.2%. Black residents' share of Delafield's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Delafield is more Black than neighboring Nashotah (0% Black), Chenequa (0% Black), Hartland (0.6% Black), Oconomowoc Lake (0% Black), and Wales (0.2% Black).

Delafield's Asian Population

142 residents of Delafield, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Delafield is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Delafield ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 75.3%. Asian residents' share of Delafield's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Delafield is more Asian than neighboring Oconomowoc Lake (0.9% Asian). Delafield is less Asian than neighboring Nashotah (2.4% Asian), Hartland (4.1% Asian), and Wales (3.5% Asian).

Delafield's Hispanic Population

380 residents of Delafield, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Delafield is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Delafield ranks 456th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Delafield's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.3%.

Delafield is more Hispanic than neighboring Nashotah (1.8% Hispanic), Chenequa (2.6% Hispanic), Hartland (5% Hispanic), Oconomowoc Lake (4.9% Hispanic), and Wales (2.2% Hispanic).

Delafield's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Delafield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Delafield is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Delafield ranks 510th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Delafield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Delafield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nashotah (0% Native American/Other), Chenequa (0% Native American/Other), and Wales (0% Native American/Other). Delafield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Oconomowoc Lake (12.4% Native American/Other).

Delafield's Multiracial Population

261 residents of Delafield, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Delafield is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Delafield ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Delafield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Delafield's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Delafield is more Multiracial than neighboring Oconomowoc Lake (0.9% Multiracial), and Wales (1.4% Multiracial). Delafield is less Multiracial than neighboring Nashotah (3.9% Multiracial), Chenequa (4% Multiracial), and Hartland (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.