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Delaware

State government overview

The governor of Delaware is Matt Meyer (Democratic), in office since January 2025. In Congress, Delaware is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 1 representative. The Delaware General Assembly has a 21-seat Senate and a 41-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Delaware

Matt Meyer

Democratic · In office since January 2025

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Source: National Governors Association

Delaware in Congress

3 Democrats

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Delaware General Assembly

Senate · 21 seats
15 Democratic, 6 Republican
House of Representatives · 41 seats
27 Democratic, 14 Republican
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1,021,191
Population
$84,954
Median income
5.1%
Unemployment
41.6
Median age

Education

High school or higher91.7%
Bachelor's or higher35.8%
Graduate or professional15.3%

Housing

Median home value$352,000
Median rent$1,401
Homeownership rate73.0%
10.4%
Poverty rate
$45,375
Per capita income
62.1%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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