|
📍 December 7, 2024
Delaware's 237th Anniversary of Statehood
Explore Census Bureau data about Delaware as we celebrate its anniversary of statehood. Learn more about the state using data profiles and other interactive data tools.
|
|
|
In Delaware, 21.3% of the population is 65 and older, according to 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Nationwide, 17.7% of the population is 65 and older.
 🔎 Did You Know?
🌲 The state tree is the American Holly.
🦀 The state marine animal is the Horseshoe Crab.
🏙️ The largest city is Wilmington.
Explore our State Facts for Students tool to learn more about Delaware and test your knowledge of Census Bureau data with interactive trivia games from the Statistics in Schools team.
|
|
Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data!
Share this on social media or forward it to a friend.
|
|
📊 Featured Resources for Data About Your State
Check out these interactive data tools that you can use to find data about your state.
Get statistics for all states and counties, and cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more, with QuickFacts.
|
|
About the Census Bureau
We serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world’s premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.
|
|
|
|
