Delaware (DE) State vital records offices contain thousands of birth records of the state’s past and present residents. The State Of Delaware is made up of 3 counties. Birth records date back to 1938, with some records prior to this available from Delaware’s Archives Hall of Records, Dover, DE 19901. Most records are available online, at each Counties vital records office or the DE Office Of Vital Statistics.
Office Of Vital Statistics
Jesse S. Cooper Building 417 Federal Street, Dover, Delaware 19901State Of Delaware Facts And Figures
Known as the ‘The First State’, Delaware is the 49th largest US state (1,953.56 square miles) and the 45th most populated. In the last census in 2008, it is estimated that 873,092 live in Delaware. This is an 11.4% increase since 2000 (783,595). It’s capital city is Dover and largest city is Wilmington. The following statistics are based on the 2008 census:
State Of Delaware Information
DE Population Statistics
Population (2008 estimate): 873,092
Population Change (2000 to 2008): 11.4%
Population 2000 estimate: 783,595
DE Age\Sex Statistics
Children under 5 years old: 6.8%
People under 18 years old: 23.6%
People 65 years old and over: 13.9%
Female persons: 51.5%
Male persons: 48.5%
DE Race Statistics
White persons (1): 74.3%
Black persons (1): 20.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native (1): 0.4%
Asian persons (1): 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1): 0.1%
Persons reporting two or more races: 1.4%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin (2): 6.8%
White persons not Hispanic: 68.3%
Note:
(1) Includes people claiming to be one race only
(2) Hispanics can be a member of any race, so also are included in applicable races
Counties In Delaware (DE)
New Castle County DE
Kent County DE
Sussex County DE
Largest Cities and Towns In Delaware (DE)
New Castle City and Towns
Arden
Bellefonte
Delaware City
Elsmere
Middletown
New Castle
Newark
Newport
Odessa
Townsend
Wilmington
Kent county City And Towns
Camden
Cheswold
Clayton
Dover
Felton
Frederica
Harrington
Hartly
Houston
Kenton
Leipsic
Little Creek
Magnolia
Smyrna
Viola
Woodside
Wyoming
Sussex County City and Towns
Bethany Beach
Bethel
Blades
Bridgeville
Dagsboro
Delmar
Dewey Beach
Ellendale
Farmington
Fenwick Island
Frankford
Georgetown
Greenwood
Laurel
Lewes
Milford
Millsboro
Millville
Milton
Ocean View
Rehoboth Beach
Seaford
Selbyville
