Delaware is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for coastal beaches, wetlands, and colonial history. It has a population of 1,067,410, making it the 46th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Dover. Delaware has a corporate hub with strong financial and chemical sectors.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Delaware includes 61.82% White, 21.94% Black or African American, 4.1% other race, 4.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 621,799 | 61.82% |
| Black or African American | 220,645 | 21.94% |
| Two or more races | 76,884 | 7.64% |
| Other race | 41,233 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 41,164 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 3,744 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 403 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Delaware's average per capita income is $52,220. Household income levels show a median of $82,855. The poverty rate stands at 10.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,662 | $145,850 |
| Families | $102,219 | $128,596 |
| Households | $82,855 | $109,519 |
| Non Families | $49,822 | $66,536 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Delaware’s population is concentrated in New Castle County, home to 585,000 residents and growing moderately at 2.5% since 2020. The state’s other two counties have seen much more dramatic growth, with both Sussex County and Kent County growing by over 16% to reach 278,000 and 194,000 residents respectively. Population density varies significantly across the state, from New Castle’s 1,374 people per square mile to Sussex’s more sparse 297 people per square mile despite having the second-largest population.