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Delaware rankings

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Wilmington (71,727 residents)Dover (39,837 residents)Newark (30,330 residents)Middletown (24,661 residents)Bear (22,370 residents)Glasgow (15,546 residents)Brookside (15,115 residents)Hockessin (13,439 residents)Smyrna (13,165 residents)Milford (12,803 residents)Pike Creek Valley (12,431 residents)Claymont (8,786 residents)Seaford (8,485 residents)Wilmington Manor (8,214 residents)North Star (7,834 residents)Georgetown (7,660 residents)Millsboro (7,424 residents)Pike Creek (7,129 residents)Edgemoor (6,349 residents)Elsmere (6,203 residents)New Castle (5,579 residents)Clayton (4,222 residents)Rising Sun-Lebanon (4,163 residents)Laurel (4,152 residents)Camden (4,106 residents)Harrington (3,838 residents)Highland Acres (3,752 residents)Greenville (3,713 residents)Milton (3,567 residents)Lewes (3,505 residents)
Map of Delaware: the 30 largest cities

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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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CITY + METRO Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: ACS 2020–2024; OEWS May 2025

City rankings

Largest Cities in Delaware

Ranked by population.

Cities With the Cheapest Rent in Delaware

Ranked by median rent a month.

Cities With the Highest Household Income in Delaware

Ranked by median household income.

Cities Where Rent Takes the Smallest Share of Income in Delaware

Ranked by yearly rent as share of income.

Cities With the Lowest Unemployment in Delaware

Ranked by unemployment (acs).

Cities in the Highest-Paying Counties in Delaware

Ranked by county average annual pay.

Most College-Educated Cities in Delaware

Ranked by bachelor's degree or higher.

Cities With the Most Homeowners in Delaware

Ranked by homeowners (share of households).

Cities With the Most Remote Work in Delaware

Ranked by work from home.

Cities With the Shortest Commutes in Delaware

Ranked by commute of 45 minutes or more.

Best metro areas by occupation

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