State Profile

Delaware

Population (2024): 1,002,900 million

Delaware’s public health outcomes and emergency preparedness betters some states but falls behind others. According to TFAH’s 2025 Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report, the state placed in the high-performance tier for public health emergency preparedness. Deaths within the state due to drug misuse, alcohol, or suicide are higher than the average for other states. Based on 2024 data, its rates of obesity and related conditions indicate an area of concern, with the percentage of adults with obesity higher than the U.S. median. In addition, rates of diabetes and hypertension are higher than the U.S. median.