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Delaware City, Delaware

City · Population 1,933 · #25 in Delaware
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About Delaware City

Set in the northern part of Delaware, Delaware City is a small town with an estimated population of 1,933.

Officially, Delaware City is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,039 residents per square mile.

📰 Delaware City News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Delaware City Unique

  • A top-25 city in Delaware by population (#25 of 57 incorporated places).
  • The only place in America named Delaware City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northern Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Delaware City

  • Dolly Spanker's
  • Kathy's Crab House & Family Restaurant — seafood
  • Sunday's Cafe 64
  • Wiso's — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Delaware City

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateDelaware
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,933
Rank in state#25 of 57
Land area1.86 sq mi
Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates39.5738, -75.5946

🗺️ Map of Delaware City

🏘️ Nearby Communities

St. Georges, DE · 3 miPort Penn, DE · 4 miBear, DE · 6 miSalem, NJ · 7 miNew Castle, DE · 7 miPennsville, NJ · 7 miWilmington Manor, DE · 8 miGlasgow, DE · 8 mi