As part of the mission of the League of Women Voters the League shares resources about local government in the area of their League.

Delaware County, PA colloquially referred to as Delco was created on September 26, 1789, from part of Chester County, and named for the Delaware River. There are 49 municipalities in Delaware County: one city, 27 boroughs and 21 townships. 

Delaware County ranks among the 67 Pennsylvania counties, as

• The third smallest in area

• The fifth largest in population

• The fourth highest in per capita income

• The second highest in population density

Delaware County Resources:

➜ A Directory of Delaware County Municipalities - CLICK HERE

Delaware County Government Overview Presentation - CLICK HERE

A Map of Delaware County from DVRPC - CLICK HERE

Data on Municipalities (Delaware County Planning Dept.) - CLICK HERE

A List of Delaware County Schools - CLICK HERE  

A Guide to Delaware County Government - CLICK HERE

Delaware County Quick Resource Guide - CLICK HERE

Find your State Senator and Representative -CLICK HERE

Delaware County Website - CLICK HERE

Delaware County Council Meeting Calendar - CLICK HERE

Delaware County Board of Elections - CLICK HERE