Delaware
“The First State”
What Makes Delaware Beautiful
Delaware may be small but it enchants with pristine Atlantic beaches, peaceful cypress swamps at Trap Pond, and the gentle farmlands of the Delmarva Peninsula. The Brandywine Valley's rolling countryside, dotted with du Pont estates and gardens, offers a serene beauty that belies the state's outsized influence.
Key Metrics
1M
Population
$83.1B
GDP
+4.8%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$75.3K
Median Income
10.2%
Tax Burden
History
Swedish colonists establish first European settlement
First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution
E.I. du Pont establishes gunpowder mills on the Brandywine
Delaware passes landmark general incorporation law
Delaware Memorial Bridge opens, connecting to New Jersey
Top Cities
Wilmington
71K
Largest city; corporate capital of America
Dover
40K
State capital; Dover Air Force Base
Newark
34K
University of Delaware campus town
Middletown
25K
Fastest-growing city in Delaware
Rehoboth Beach
2K
Nation's Summer Capital; popular resort
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$6.2B
State Budget
$6B
State Revenue
$-0.2B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
11.3%
Poverty Rate
34%
College Degree
5.5%
Uninsured
423/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Delaware Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $84B | $88B | $94B | $113B | $154B |
| Baseline | $84B | $87B | $91B | $106B | $134B |
| Pessimistic | $84B | $86B | $88B | $96B | $111B |
Political Landscape
D+8