Delaware City, DE Demographics

A map of Delaware City's Population by Race

Delaware City, Delaware had a population of 1,885 in 2020. It was 73.6% White, 10.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Delaware City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is the 43rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Delaware City's White Population

1,387 residents of Delaware City identify as White, or 73.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Delaware City larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #30 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more White than neighboring St. Georges (50.3% White), New Castle (58.8% White), Bear (33.4% White), and Wilmington Manor (47.7% White). Delaware City is less White than neighboring Port Penn (87.7% White).

Delaware City's Black Population

199 residents of Delaware City identify as Black, or 10.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Delaware City slightly less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more Black than neighboring Port Penn (1.9% Black). Delaware City is less Black than neighboring St. Georges (28.3% Black), New Castle (27.5% Black), Bear (37.9% Black), and Wilmington Manor (21.6% Black).

Delaware City's Asian Population

8 residents of Delaware City identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Delaware City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more Asian than neighboring Port Penn (0% Asian). Delaware City is less Asian than neighboring St. Georges (10.5% Asian), New Castle (1.3% Asian), Bear (6.6% Asian), and Wilmington Manor (1.6% Asian).

Delaware City's Hispanic Population

132 residents of Delaware City identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware City roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Penn (3.7% Hispanic), and St. Georges (5.7% Hispanic). Delaware City is less Hispanic than neighboring New Castle (8.3% Hispanic), Bear (17.3% Hispanic), and Wilmington Manor (24.9% Hispanic).

Delaware City's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Delaware City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Penn (0% Native American/Other), New Castle (0.6% Native American/Other), Bear (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wilmington Manor (0.7% Native American/Other). Delaware City is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Georges (1.3% Native American/Other).

Delaware City's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Delaware City identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Delaware City is ranked #10 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Delaware City is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Penn (6.8% Multiracial), St. Georges (3.8% Multiracial), New Castle (3.5% Multiracial), Bear (4.1% Multiracial), and Wilmington Manor (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.