The capital of Delaware is Dover.
The Postal Code for Delaware: DE
The typical abbreviation for Delaware: Del.
Time Zone:
The state of Delaware is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Delaware refer to themselves: Delawarean
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Delaware has a population of 853,476 people.
This represents 0.29% of the national total, making it the 45th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 853,476 | +1.39% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 841,741 | +1.57% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 828,762 | +1.30% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 818,166 | +1.56% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 805,591 | +1.27% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 795,450 | +1.51% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 783,600 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Delaware is 2,489 square miles (6,446.48 km²).
This represents 0.07% of the national total.
Delaware ranks as the 49th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Delaware is 436.78 people per square mile (168.64 people/km²).
Delaware ranks 6th in population density.
Nicknames for Delaware: "The First State"; "Diamond State"; "Blue Hen State"
State Motto: "Liberty and Independence"
State Bird: Blue Hen Chicken (gallus gallus)
State Tree: American Holly (ilex opaca)
State Flower: Peach Blossom (prunus persica)
State Song: "Our Delaware"
Statehood:
Delaware was the first state: Dec 7, 1787.
Useful State Links
The state website for Delaware can be found at:
The portal for Delaware tourism:
For information about Delaware fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Delaware hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Wilmington | 72,786 | |
| 2 | Dover | 34,288 | |
| 3 | Newark | 30,060 | |
| 5 | Bear | 17,593 | |
| 7 | Hockessin | 12,902 | |
| 8 | Glasgow | 12,840 | |
| 10 | North Star | 8,277 | |
| 11 | Milford | 7,201 | |
| 12 | Seaford | 6,997 | |
| 13 | Middletown | 9,121 | |
| 15 | Elsmere | 5,722 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 3 (South) |
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| Census Division: 5 (South Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 10 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region III / Region 3 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-DE |
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