Delaware Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Delaware?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 58.1% of the total population.

Q: Is Delaware becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Delaware has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 60.0/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Delaware

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Delaware Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,021,191

Diversity Score

60.0

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

58.1%%

Delaware Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Delaware Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Delaware has increased significantly.

Delaware Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	593,492	58.1%
Black / African American	218,269	21.4%
Hispanic or Latino	112,835	11.0%
Two or More Races	46,338	4.5%
Asian	43,639	4.3%
Other Race	5,164	0.5%
Native American	1,237	0.1%
Pacific Islander	217	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Delaware

The largest racial or ethnic group in Delaware is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 58.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Delaware has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 60.0/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

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