Delavan, Wisconsin Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The first people to arrive in Delavan were the white settlers in the 1840s. The area was then surrounded by dense forests, prairies, and lakes and streams. Allen Perkins, a native of Rockford, Illinois, settled in the area and built a log cabin for his family at the base of a hill on Walworth Avenue. A railroad was built around this time and many more Irish immigrants were brought to Delavan.

The town was originally known as New France until the mid-17th century when it was under French control. In the 18th century, the area was a part of the Province of Quebec. It was then part of the Northwest Territory, Indiana Territory, and Illinois Territory, and was eventually granted statehood in 1848. Today, Delavan is home to approximately 3,500 residents. Today, Delavan is a vibrant community that offers a unique blend of cultures, architecture, and history.

The most common racial and ethnic groups living in Delavan are White, Hispanic, and Two Or More. The least comfortable months are January and December. Delavan is home to 8,240 residents. The city is experiencing a population decline of 1.9% since 2020. The median home price is $235,800, and home appreciation in the past 10 years has been 5.1%.

In 1847, the U.S. Olympic Circus decided to set up winter quarters in Delavan. In fact, it was the first traveling circus to do so in Wisconsin territory. The circus even chose a location on the shores of Delavan Lake, which is now known as Lake Michigan. Aside from the circus, the city's first permanent resident was the Chancellor of Wisconsin, Rueben Walworth.