Delaware
Capital: Dover · Northeast · First State
State Statistics
| Population | 990K |
| GDP | $73.0B |
| Area | 6,446 km² |
| Capital | Dover |
| Largest City | Wilmington |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Delaware
Delaware is the smallest state by area (second only to Rhode Island), but 'The First State' punches dramatically above its weight: more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware due to its flexible corporate law and specialized Court of Chancery, making it the legal capital of American business. It is also Joe Biden's home state and the base of his political operations for 50 years. Geographically, Delaware is split between the Philadelphia suburb of Wilmington — the corporate and banking hub — and the flat agricultural and beach-resort lands of the south, where a more relaxed, rural culture prevails.
Major Cities
Wilmington
Delaware's largest city and financial hub, Wilmington hosts the North American headquarters of dozens of major banks and credit card companies thanks to the state's business-friendly laws. Its Bran...
Dover
Delaware's capital city balances state government, a major Air Force base, and a growing HBCU presence through Delaware State University. Dover's historic Green, one of America's oldest public spac...
Newark
A classic college town shaped by the University of Delaware, Newark blends academic energy with suburban stability just miles from the Pennsylvania border. The Main Street corridor and Christiana M...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | Public Flagship | 1743 | 23K |
| Delaware State University | Dover | Public HBCU | 1891 | 5K |
| Wilmington University | New Castle | Private (open enrollment) | 1968 | 14K |
| Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington | Private Business | 1886 | 1K |