Delaware--Vital Statistics Compact ALMANAC--United States Directory Delaware
Compact Vital Statistics NicknameThe First State MottoLiberty and Independence FlowerPeach Blossom BirdBlue Hen Chicken TreeAmerican Holly SongOur Delaware MineralSillimanite BeverageMilk Entered the UnionDecember 7, 1787 CapitalDover Land Area (square miles)1,955    Rank in Nation49th 1990 Census Population666,168    Rank in Nation46th Density per square mile340.82 1992 Estimated Population689,000 Number of Representatives in Congress1 Capital CityDover    Population27,630    Rank in State2nd Largest CityWilmington    Population71,529 Number of Places over 10,000 Population5

Source: The Book of the States, 1992-93 edition, Vol. 29; The Council of State Governments, Lexington, KY.