Most Populated Cities in Delaware
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Delaware based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Wilmington leads the ranking with a value of 71,124 and a population of 71,124.
The top three cities are Wilmington (71,124), Dover (39,491), and Newark (30,309). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Delaware.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wilmington | 71,124 | 71,124 |
| #2 | Dover | 39,491 | 39,491 |
| #3 | Newark | 30,309 | 30,309 |
| #4 | Middletown | 24,071 | 24,071 |
| #5 | Bear | 22,604 | 22,604 |
| #6 | Glasgow | 16,095 | 16,095 |
| #7 | Brookside | 15,262 | 15,262 |
| #8 | Hockessin | 13,608 | 13,608 |
| #9 | Smyrna | 13,031 | 13,031 |
| #10 | Milford | 12,193 | 12,193 |
| #11 | Pike Creek Valley | 11,992 | 11,992 |
| #12 | Claymont | 9,543 | 9,543 |
| #13 | Seaford | 8,255 | 8,255 |
| #14 | North Star | 8,178 | 8,178 |
| #15 | Wilmington Manor | 8,030 | 8,030 |
| #16 | Georgetown | 7,456 | 7,456 |
| #17 | Pike Creek | 7,185 | 7,185 |
| #18 | Millsboro | 7,152 | 7,152 |
| #19 | Edgemoor | 6,671 | 6,671 |
| #20 | Elsmere | 6,189 | 6,189 |
| #21 | New Castle | 5,519 | 5,519 |
| #22 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 4,195 | 4,195 |
| #23 | Clayton | 4,086 | 4,086 |
| #24 | Laurel | 4,043 | 4,043 |
| #25 | Camden | 4,011 | 4,011 |
| #26 | Harrington | 3,805 | 3,805 |
| #27 | Highland Acres | 3,661 | 3,661 |
| #28 | Milton | 3,469 | 3,469 |
| #29 | Lewes | 3,415 | 3,415 |
| #30 | Greenville | 3,100 | 3,100 |
| #31 | Dover Base Housing | 3,026 | 3,026 |
| #32 | Selbyville | 3,005 | 3,005 |
| #33 | Townsend | 2,792 | 2,792 |
| #34 | Ocean View | 2,760 | 2,760 |
| #35 | Bridgeville | 2,661 | 2,661 |
| #36 | Kent Acres | 2,540 | 2,540 |
| #37 | Riverview | 2,412 | 2,412 |
| #38 | Delmar | 2,386 | 2,386 |
| #39 | Long Neck | 2,372 | 2,372 |
| #40 | Millville | 2,059 | 2,059 |
| #41 | Delaware City | 1,976 | 1,976 |
| #42 | Cheswold | 1,833 | 1,833 |
| #43 | Greenwood | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| #44 | Wyoming | 1,789 | 1,789 |
| #45 | Woodside East | 1,680 | 1,680 |
| #46 | Lincoln | 1,639 | 1,639 |
| #47 | St. Georges | 1,564 | 1,564 |
| #48 | Bellefonte | 1,507 | 1,507 |
| #49 | Rehoboth Beach | 1,388 | 1,388 |
| #50 | Dagsboro | 1,350 | 1,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Delaware?
Wilmington ranks #1 for most populated cities in Delaware with a value of 71,124 and a population of 71,124.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Delaware?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Delaware. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Delaware compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Delaware's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.