This article is the eighth in a 50 state series: it lists the largest cities in Delaware by population size and provides demographic details for each city–total population, population by age group, racial composition of the population, land area, and population density.
1. Largest Cities in Delaware: Wilmington
Located in northeastern Delaware, Wilmington is the largest city in the state with an estimated population of 64,148.
Grouped by age, 21.7% of the population is under 18, 8.4% is 18 to 24, 30.1% is 25 to 44, 26.9% is 45 to 64, and 12.9% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 38.1.
The racial composition of the city is 39.7% White, 55.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The population is 9.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 10.85 square miles. The city’s population density is 5,912.26 people per square mile.
2. Largest Cities in Delaware: Dover
Situated in central Delaware, Dover is the state’s capital and second largest city with an estimated population of 33,041.
A comparatively large part of the population is college-aged: the city is home to Delware State University. Classified by age, 23.1% of the population is under 18, 18.2% is 18 to 24, 25.9% is 25 to 44, 18.9% is 45 to 64, and 13.9% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 29.4.
The racial complexion of the city is 51.9% White, 41.3% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. The population is 6.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 22.39 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,475.70 people per square mile.
3. Largest Cities in Delaware: Newark
Located in northwestern Delaware (bordering Pennsylvania and Maryland), Newark is the third largest city in the state with an estimated population of 30,319.
An unusually large part of the population is college-aged: the city is home to the University of Delaware. Categorized by age, 12.1% of the population is under 18, 47.3% is 18 to 24, 13.5% is 25 to 44, 16.8% is 45 to 64, and 10.3% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 21.7.
The racial profile of the city is 85.8% White, 8.4% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. The population is 3.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 8.92 square miles. The city’s population density is 3,398.99 people per square mile.
4. Largest Cities in Delaware: Pike Creek
Situated in the central part of northern Delaware, Pike Creek is the fourth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 19,751.
Sorted by age, 22.9% of the population is under 18, 8.3% is 18 to 24, 35.0% is 25 to 44, 24.7% is 45 to 64, and 9.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 36.2.
The racial makeup of the city is 88.3% White, 4.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. The population is 2.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 6.13 square miles. The city’s population density is 3,222.02 people per square mile.
5. Largest Cities in Delaware: Bear
Located in the central part of northern Delaware, Bear is the fifth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 17,593.
Arranged by age, 33.0% of the population is under 18, 8.5% is 18 to 24, 36.7% is 25 to 44, 17.7% is 45 to 64, and 4.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 30.4.
The racial mix of the city is 66.9% White, 26.8% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. The population is 5.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 5.74 square miles. The city’s population density is 3,064.98 people per square mile.
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Source(s):
“ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates: 2006-2008,” U.S. Census Bureau
“Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000,” U.S. Census Bureau
“Delaware – Largest Cities,” www.geonames.org
