Delaware Demographics

A map of Delaware's Population by Race

Delaware had a population of 989,948 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 21.5% Black, 4.3% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Delaware, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Delaware is the 45th most populous state in the United States.

Delaware's White Population

579,851 residents of Delaware identify as White, or 58.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #35 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more White than neighboring Maryland (47.2% White), New Jersey (51.9% White), and District of Columbia (38% White). Delaware is less White than neighboring Pennsylvania (73.5% White).

Delaware's Black Population

212,960 residents of Delaware identify as Black, or 21.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #8 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more Black than neighboring New Jersey (12.4% Black), Pennsylvania (10.5% Black), and Virginia (18.3% Black). Delaware is less Black than neighboring Maryland (29.1% Black), and District of Columbia (40.9% Black).

Delaware's Asian Population

42,398 residents of Delaware identify as Asian, or 4.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #18 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more Asian than neighboring Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Delaware is less Asian than neighboring Maryland (6.8% Asian), New Jersey (10.2% Asian), District of Columbia (4.8% Asian), and Virginia (7.1% Asian).

Delaware's Hispanic Population

104,290 residents of Delaware identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more Hispanic than neighboring Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Delaware is less Hispanic than neighboring Maryland (11.8% Hispanic), New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic), and District of Columbia (11.3% Hispanic).

Delaware's Native American/Other Population

7,426 residents of Delaware identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #41 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Delaware is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other).

Delaware's Multiracial Population

43,023 residents of Delaware identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Delaware is #18 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Delaware is more Multiracial than neighboring New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial), and Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Delaware is less Multiracial than neighboring Maryland (4.4% Multiracial), and Virginia (4.7% Multiracial).

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