2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris56.63%
Republican
Donald Trump41.89%
Two-party margin
D+14.7
State hub
Delaware State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Delaware
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
993,635
Rank 45 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
509.8 people/sq mi
Rank 7 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+5.3%
Rank 9 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
51.4% / 48.6%
Share of total population
Median household income
$79,325
Rank 17 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
11.1%
Rank 20 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Any race
White (NH)
60.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
21.5%
Asian (NH)
4.1%
AIAN (NH)
0.2%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3.7%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Delaware's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Solid population growth (near 5.3% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
- A substantial Black population share (21.5% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 60.1% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Delaware has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Small Mid-Atlantic state that reliably backs Democrats in presidential contests, anchored by Wilmington and the Philly-side suburbs.
- Its size means campaigns focus on media markets shared with Pennsylvania and Maryland as much as on local retail politics.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden58.74%
Republican
Donald Trump39.77%
Two-party margin
D+19.0
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton53.35%
Republican
Donald Trump41.92%
Two-party margin
D+11.4
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama58.61%
Republican
Mitt Romney39.98%
Two-party margin
D+18.6
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama61.94%
Republican
John McCain36.95%
Two-party margin
D+25.0
2004
Democratic
John Kerry53.35%
Republican
George W. Bush45.75%
Two-party margin
D+7.6
2000
Democratic
Al Gore54.98%
Republican
George W. Bush41.92%
Two-party margin
D+13.1
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton51.83%
Republican
Bob Dole36.58%
Two-party margin
D+15.3
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton43.52%
Republican
George H. W. Bush35.33%
Two-party margin
D+8.2
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis43.48%
Republican
George H. W. Bush55.88%
Two-party margin
R+12.4
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale39.93%
Republican
Ronald Reagan59.78%
Two-party margin
R+19.9
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter44.87%
Republican
Ronald Reagan47.21%
Two-party margin
R+2.3
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Delaware
No seeded race cards are available for Delaware yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Delaware)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Chris CoonsDSenior senator
Christopher Andrew Coons is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Delaware, a seat he has held since 2010.
Lisa Blunt RochesterDJunior senator
Lisa LaTrelle Blunt Rochester is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Delaware.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
1D:0R
Governor
Chief executive of Delaware's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Matt MeyerD
Governor
Matthew Stephen Meyer is an American politician and attorney serving as the 76th governor of Delaware since 2025.