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Delaware: Facts & Stats
News •
Andreessen Horowitz moves out of Delaware, citing state’s legal ‘bias’
• July 10, 2025, 6:13 AM ET (The Hindu)
Songbird egg project in Delaware moves forward after funding reinstated and nationwide support
• July 9, 2025, 2:16 AM ET (CBS)
Federal lands larger than Delaware move closer to coming up for sale to coal mining companies
• July 8, 2025, 12:43 AM ET (Fortune)
Delaware wineries push for bill allowing at-home wine shipments
• July 6, 2025, 3:29 AM ET (CBS)
Delaware wineries hopeful for bill allowing at-home wine delivery
• July 5, 2025, 11:44 PM ET (CBS)
Facts
Also Known As | First State |
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Capital | Dover |
Population1 | (2020) 989,948; (2024 est.) 1,051,917 |
Governor | Matt Meyer (Democrat) |
Date Of Admission | Dec. 7, 17872 |
U.S. Senators | Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democrat) • Chris Coons (Democrat) |
State Nickname | First State • Diamond State |
State Motto | "Liberty and Independence" |
State Bird | blue hen chicken |
State Flower | peach blossom |
State Song | “Our Delaware” |
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives | 1 (of 435) |
Time Zone | Eastern (GMT − 5 hours) |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 6,446 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 2,489 |
1Excluding military abroad.2Original state; date shown is that of ratification of Constitution. |
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