The First State
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
Capital: DoverLargest city: WilmingtonNickname: The First StateStatehood: 1787
Delaware at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
6,446 km²
49th largest state
Population
1,051,917
208.4 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 45th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
10.4%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$92 billion
$69,282 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
10,437
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
10,458
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−21
Births minus deaths
Population change
+15,494
July 2023–June 2024
Delaware data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Delaware
3 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Delaware, United States
New Castle County
County seat: Wilmington
573,030
Population
$46,990
Income per capita
$329,800
Median home value
4.9%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 426 mi²
- Population density
- 1,344 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
3 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Delaware
Only three counties
Delaware has just three counties — New Castle, Kent and Sussex — the fewest of any state.
Corporate home
More than two thirds of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware, drawn by its Court of Chancery.
The Twelve-Mile Circle
Delaware's curved northern border with Pennsylvania is an arc drawn 12 miles from the cupola of New Castle's courthouse.