Quick Facts
CapitalDover
Largest CityWilmington
Population830,364
Per Capita Income$32,121
NicknameDiamond State
StatehoodDecember 7, 1787
State BirdBlue Hen Chicken
State FlowerPeach Blossom
State TreeAmerican Holly
State SongOur Delaware
Geography
Land Area1,955 sq mi
Water Area535 sq mi
Total Area2,490 sq mi
RegionNortheast
About Delaware
Delaware, known as the “Diamond State,” has a population of 830,364 and a per capita income of $32,121. The state capital is Dover and the largest city is Wilmington. Delaware joined the Union on December 7, 1787 and covers 2,490 square miles across the Northeast region. Explore 10 cities and towns across Delaware with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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