States With Smaller Populations Than Delaware

Delaware Rank: 45th of 50 states + DC (6th smallest)
Smallest: Wyoming (consistently since 1990)
Density: Delaware 500/sq mi (6th highest); Wyoming 6/sq mi (lowest)
Growth: Delaware +10.2% (2010–20); US +7.4%

US States/Territories Less Populous Than Delaware

As of the 2020 Census, Delaware's population was 989,948. Seven states and one district have fewer residents:

Rank	State/District	2020 Population	% of DE
1	Wyoming	576,851	58%
2	Vermont	643,077	65%
3	District of Columbia	689,545	70%
4	Alaska	733,391	74%
5	North Dakota	779,094	79%
6	South Dakota	886,667	90%
7	Rhode Island	1,097,379	111%

Correction: Rhode Island (1.097M) is actually larger than Delaware (0.990M). The original list was inaccurate.

Source: US Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census. DC included as it has electoral votes and >population than 2 states.

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