Delaware is state number 1 in the United States, so it is commonly known as the “First State, ” having been admitted to the Union on December 7, 1787. Despite being the second smallest state in the nation by total area (approximately 6,446 square kilometers), Delaware has a rich history as far as the 16th century and many communities.
The state is divided into three counties—New Castle, Kent, and Sussex—which are organized into 57 incorporated municipalities (10 cities, 44 towns, and 3 villages). According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 Population Estimates, Delaware has roughly 1,031,890 inhabitants. Notably, while Wilmington is the largest city by population, Dover—the state capital—is the largest by area, spanning about 23.67 square miles (61.30 square kilometers).
State Information Overview
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Municipalities | 57 |
| Number of Cities | 10 |
| Number of Towns | 44 |
| Number of Villages | 3 |
| State Capital | Dover |
| Largest Municipality | Wilmington |
| Smallest Municipality | Hartly |
| Number of Counties | 3 |
Cities and Towns by Alphabetical Letter
Cities in Delaware that start with A
- Arden
- Ardencroft
- Ardentown
Cities in Delaware that start with B
- Bear
- Bellefonte
- Bethany Beach
- Bethel
- Blades
- Bowers
- Bridgeville
- Brookside
Cities in Delaware that start with C
- Camden
- Cheswold
- Claymont
- Clayton
Cities in Delaware that start with D
- Dagsboro
- Delaware City
- Delmar
- Dewey Beach
- Dover
- Dover Base Housing
Cities in Delaware that start with E
- Edgemoor
- Ellendale
- Elsmere
Cities in Delaware that start with F
- Farmington
- Felton
- Fenwick Island
- Frankford
- Frederica
Cities in Delaware that start with G
- Georgetown
- Glasgow
- Greenville
- Greenwood
Cities in Delaware that start with H
- Harrington
- Hartly
- Henlopen Acres
- Highland Acres
- Hockessin
- Houston
Cities in Delaware that start with K
- Kent Acres
- Kenton
Cities in Delaware that start with L
- Laurel
- Leipsic
- Lewes
- Lincoln
- Little Creek
- Long Neck
Cities in Delaware that start with M
- Magnolia
- Middletown
- Milford
- Millsboro
- Millville
- Milton
Cities in Delaware that start with N
- Newark
- New Castle
- Newport
- North Star
Cities in Delaware that start with O
- Ocean View
- Odessa
Cities in Delaware that start with P
- Pike Creek
- Pike Creek Valley
- Port Penn
Cities in Delaware that start with R
- Rehoboth Beach
- Rising Sun-Lebanon
- Riverview
- Rodney Village
Cities in Delaware that start with S
- Seaford
- Selbyville
- Slaughter Beach
- Smyrna
- South Bethany
- St. Georges
Cities in Delaware that start with T
- Townsend
Cities in Delaware that start with V
- Viola
Note
Delaware has no cities in alphabetical order, starting with the letters I, Q, U, W, X, Y, And Z.
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FAQs
How many cities and towns are in Delaware?
Delaware has a total of 57 incorporated municipalities, which include:
- 10 cities
- 44 towns
- 3 villages
What are the major cities of Delaware?
The major cities in Delaware, based on population and economic significance, include Wilmington, the largest city in Delaware; Dover – The state capital and the second-largest city; and Newark, the Home to the University of Delaware.
What is the largest city in the most southern county in Delaware?
Seaford is the largest city in the most southern county of Delaware, Sussex County.
