What is the population of Delaware?

The population of Delaware is 986,809.

Where is Delaware located?

Delaware is located at latitude 39.0003900 and longitude -75.4999200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Delaware?

The area of Delaware is 6452 km².

What is the elevation of Delaware?

Delaware has an elevation of 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Delaware in?

Delaware is in the America/New_York time zone.

How has the population of Delaware changed?

The population of Delaware has increased from 202,322 (1910) to 986,809 (2020), a change of 387.7%.

Delaware, US

Delaware: This Mid-Atlantic U.

About

Delaware became the 1st state by ratifying the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787. It is the second smallest state, with three counties: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex. The capital is Dover and the largest city is Wilmington. Here are some key facts about Delaware:

Geography and Climate

Despite its small size of 2,489 square miles, Delaware has a strategic location along the Atlantic Coast. It shares borders with Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The topography ranges from coastal plains along the Atlantic to piedmont further inland.

The climate is moderate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold while summers are typically hot and humid.

Economy and Industries

Delaware's economy relies heavily on the chemical and technology industries. Top companies incorporated in Delaware include DuPont and Incyte. Delaware is also known for having business friendly incorporation laws. Over 50% of U.S. publicly traded companies are incorporated in Delaware.

Other major industries include agriculture, tourism, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Top agricultural products are soybeans, chicken, and corn. Popular tourist spots include Rehoboth Beach and Cape Henlopen State Park.

Culture and Demographics

Delaware has just under 1 million residents. The largest ethnicity is white at 60% followed by African American at 22%. Other groups include Hispanic, Asian and mixed races.

The culture reflects mid-Atlantic influences. Wilmington has a vibrant arts scene. Local cuisine includes blue crabs, saltwater taffy and homemade ice cream.

Education and Sports

The University of Delaware is a top public university located in Newark. Other universities include Delaware State University, Wesley College, and Wilmington University. No major professional sports teams are based in Delaware.

Government and Politics

The current governor is John Carney, a Democrat first elected in 2016. Delaware has one representative in the U.S. House but has two U.S. Senators. Delaware is a reliably blue state, having voted Democratic in presidential elections since 1992.

Conclusion

In summary, Delaware is the first state, known for its strategic location, business friendly laws, chemical industry presence and mid-Atlantic culture. Tourism and agriculture also contribute to the economy. Despite its small size, Delaware plays an outsized role in U.S. commerce and history.

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Delaware at a glance

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Largest city

Wilmington

Population 70,376

Quick Facts about Delaware

Population	986,809
Country	United States of America
Area	6452 km²
Water as percent of area	21.71%
Land as percent of area	78.29%
Continent	North America
Northernmost point	Point(-75.5698 39.8395)
Latitude & Longitude	39.0004,-75.4999
Legislative body	Delaware General Assembly
Named for	Delaware Bay
Altitude	59 feet / 18 meters
Capital	Dover
Establishment	December 07, 1787 (238 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York
Local time	15:05:33 (22nd April 2026)
Weather	74℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

Delaware is located at 39°0'1"N 75°29'60"W (39.0003900, -75.4999200). It has 3 neighbors: Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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The largest city of Delaware is Wilmington with a population of 70,376. Other cities include, Dover population 38,199, Newark population 33,849, Middletown population 23,765 and Milford population 12,278. See all Delaware cities & populated places.

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Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Delaware.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Wilmington	The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.	New Castle	70,376
Dover	City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware	Kent	38,199
Newark	City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States	New Castle	33,849
Middletown	Town in Delaware, USA	New Castle	23,765
Bear	Census-designated place in Delaware, United States	New Castle	19,371
Hockessin	Census designated place	New Castle	13,527
Milford	City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America	Sussex	12,278
Smyrna	Town in Delaware	Kent	12,163
Claymont	Census-designated place in Delaware	New Castle	8,253
Seaford	City in Delaware, United States	Sussex	8,246
North Star	Census designated place	New Castle	7,980
Pike Creek	Census designated place	New Castle	7,898
Wilmington Manor	Census-designated place in Delaware	New Castle	7,889
Georgetown	Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States	Sussex	7,797
Elsmere	Town in Delaware	New Castle	5,761
Edgemoor	Census designated place	New Castle	5,677

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Weather

74°F

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Delaware has 3 neighbours.

Maryland Located in the Mid-Atlantic region, this state is home to the capital city of Annapolis and the largest city of Baltimore.
New Jersey Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, this state is home to major cities like Newark, Jersey City, and the state capital, Trenton.
Pennsylvania This Mid-Atlantic state is bordered by six other states and features a diverse landscape, from the Appalachian Mountains to the fertile farmlands.

Sussex County
New Castle County
Kent County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1910	202,322	-	census
1920	223,003	9.27%	census
1930	238,380	6.45%	census
1940	266,505	10.55%	census
1950	318,085	16.22%	census
1960	446,292	28.73%	census
1970	548,104	18.58%	census
1980	594,338	7.78%	census
1990	666,168	10.78%	census
2000	783,600	14.99%	census
2010	897,934	12.73%	census
2011	907,381	1.04%	estimation process
2012	915,179	0.85%	estimation process
2013	923,576	0.91%	estimation process
2014	932,487	0.96%	estimation process
2015	941,252	0.93%	estimation process
2016	948,921	0.81%	estimation process
2017	956,823	0.83%	estimation process
2018	965,479	0.9%	estimation process
2019	973,764	0.85%	estimation process
2020	986,809	1.32%	estimation process

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People born in Delaware (46)

People born in Delaware, including musician Fred Lonberg-Holm, industrialist, financier, philanthropist Alfred Irénée du Pont, film director Roy Del Ruth, .

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Griffin Seward (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/08/1842
James P. Heath (Congressman (1777-1854)) he was born in 21/12/1777
George David Cummins (American bishop) he was born in 11/12/1822
Jimmy Stayton (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1937
Hampton Del Ruth (actor, director, screenwriter, producer (1879-1958)) he was born in 07/09/1879
Absalom Jones (minister) he was born in 01/01/1745
Billy Ficca (American musician) he was born in 15/02/1950
Chris Gutierrez (Filipino actor) he was born in 09/05/1992
Eddie Paskey (American actor) he was born in 20/08/1939
Edward Groesbeck Voss (American lepidopterist (1929-2012)) he was born in 22/02/1929
Francine Fournier (American professional wrestling valet) she was born in 19/02/1972
Hugh T. Broomall (Delaware Air National Guard general) he was born in 18/08/1948
Jacqueline Jones (American historian) she was born in 17/06/1948
James B. Clarke, Jr. (Convicted murderer) he was born in 08/02/1957
Jim Wilson (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
Linda Bierds (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1945
Lisa Ann Sandell (American writer) she was born in 23/11/1977
Philip L. Cannon (American politician) he was born in 28/06/1850

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