Delaware
July 31, 2025 2025-07-31 3:07
Delaware
The First State is known for business-friendly laws, no sales tax, and coastal attractions. Features chemical industry and financial services.
Capital: Dover
Population: 1.01 million
Electoral Votes: 3
Governor: John Carney (Democratic)
Largest City: Wilmington
State Website: delaware.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 12/7/1787
Minimum Wage: $15.00
Motto: “Liberty and Independence”
Nickname: The First State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 40.7 years
Male: 48.4%
Female: 51.6%
Economic Data
Average Income: $70,176
Income Rank: 17
Poverty Rate: 11.3%
Annual Budget: $5 billion
Largest Private Employer: ChristianaCare
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $310,000
Average Rent: $1,282
Property Tax Rate: 0.57%
Home Owners: 70.2%
Renters: 29.8%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 89.4%
Some College: 31.7%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 13.2%
Education Ranking: 24
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 15
Crime Rate: 423.6 per 100k
Population Density: 504.3 per sq mi
