Delaware has a population of 949,495. The state ranks in the #16 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #31 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Blacks which represent 21.56 percent of the population followed by Hispanics at 9.09%. You are 6.28 times more likely to get killed by a police officer if you are black in the state of Delaware.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 949,495 |
| Black Population | 204,665 |
| Black Population % | 21.56% |
| White Population | 595,623 |
| White Population % | 62.73% |
| Hispanic Population | 86,315 |
| Hispanic Population % | 9.09% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 20 |
| Blacks killed by police | 9 |
| Whites killed by police | 8 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 0 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 423.6 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 533.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| Most dangerous city | Wilmington |
