Delafield is a town located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,820. The City of Delafield is located within the town.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 53.7 km² (20.8 mi²). 48.3 km² (18.6 mi²) of it is land and 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.22% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 7,820 people, 2,521 households, and 2,137 families residing in the town. The population density is 162.1/km² (419.7/mi²). There are 2,625 housing units at an average density of 54.4/km² (140.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.94% White, 3.47% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,521 households out of which 42.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% are married couples living together, 3.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% are non-families. 11.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the town the population is spread out with 32.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 112.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $98,779, and the median income for a family is $107,486. Males have a median income of $70,136 versus $35,216 for females. The per capita income for the town is $41,391. 3.0% of the population and 1.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.5% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.