NCP Blog: Spotlight on Panel Members in Delaware

On Dec. 7, 1787, Delaware became the first of the original 13 states to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It’s known as “The First State” because of this. The state’s motto is “Liberty and Independence.” The town of New Castle was originally the colonial capital, and Dover became the state’s capital in 1777.

 

According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Delaware was 1,031,890 people in 2023. It ranks 49th among states in terms of total land area, and it’s one of the most densely populated states.

Official Delaware State Symbols

 

Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Delaware’s official state symbols:

 

Find more information about Delaware’s state symbols here.

Fun Facts about Delaware

 

Delaware is under 100 miles long and it just 35 miles wide at its widest point.

 

Students in Wilmington once set a record for the world’s tallest LEGO tower. It was 113 feet tall and made from more than 500,000 LEGO bricks.

 

Delaware only has three counties in total, the fewest of any state.

 

More horseshoe crabs can be found in Delaware than anywhere in the world.

 

Famous people from Delaware include the actors Ryan Phillippe, Teri Polo, and Aubrey Plaza; President Joe Biden; Nancy J. Currie-Gregg, an American astronaut; and Randy White, an American football Hall of Famer.

NCP Panel Members in Delaware

 

Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Delaware panel members answered some of our survey questions!

 

 

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