Hispanics currently account for 18.1% of the population of the United States. They are the fastest-growing ethnic or racial minority group within the nation with 58.9 million individuals as of July 1, 2017. In fact, Hispanics make up half of the total population growth within the United States. With that being said, Delaware has the 27th largest Hispanic population in the nation. This ethnic group accounts for the increase in the population of the state both in the 2000 and 2010 United States Census.

General Latino Information In Delaware

The state of Delaware is home to 83,000 Hispanics, which account for 9% of the state’s population. Out of the 83,000 Hispanics in Delaware, 73% of the population are U.S.-born, while 27% are foreign-born. A total of 60% of the Hispanic population in Delaware are nationalities other than Mexican. While 40% of the Hispanic population is of Mexican origin. Home languages other than English are widely spoken throughout the state by 69% of the Hispanic population.

Largest Hispanic Population In Delaware

Delaware is home to a diverse Hispanic population. As mentioned, Hispanics of any race make up 8.2% of the states total population. (*Note: These stats reflect the total population of Delaware – 897,934.)

There are a total of 8,112 Central Americans, accounting for 0.9% of the population. 

The largest groups of Central Americans are as follows:

• Guatemalan 5,202 0.6%
• Salvadoran 1,231 0.1%
• Honduran 675 0.1%

There are a total of 3,849 South Americans, accounting for 0.4% of the population.

The largest groups of South Americans are as follows:

• Colombian 1,248 0.1%
• Peruvian 704 0.1%
• Ecuadorian 545 0.1%

Additional Hispanics Stats Include:

• Mexican 30,283 3.4%
• Puerto Rican 22,533 2.5%
• Cuban 1,443 0.2%
• Dominican 2,035 0.2%
• Spaniard 850 0.1%

Education Information In Delaware

There are 24,077 Hispanic children enrolled in K-12 grade levels in Delaware. Hispanic school-aged children account for 17% of the student population of the total 138,371 students. Delaware is home to 12,730 English Learners, which total 9% of the student population.

Education Resources for English Learners In Delaware

English Learners in Delaware can benefit from a variety of educational resources, for that reason school administrators, teachers, and parents should seek out the highest quality educational resources to use at school and at home. Bilingual books are an excellent resource for English Learners to use. Not only are they learning English, their new language, but they are also strengthening skills in their native language. Lectura Books offers an array of bilingual books for English Learners of all ages. These books feature topics and themes that immigrant and Hispanic students can relate to. Bilingual books also help parents learn English and become more involved in their children’s education.

Another fantastic approach to learning English is understanding phonics. Lectura Books has a series of phonics workbooks called Family Phonics™. This series of workbooks are ideal for children learning English in bilingual education programs. These workbooks help both parents and children obtain strong English vocabulary skills and proper pronunciation of words. Additionally, these workbooks promote parental involvement among English Learners because parents are working alongside their children.

Another very useful resource is the Latino Family Literacy Project. This organization offers professional development workshops and seminars for school administrators and teachers who work with Hispanic English Learners. The Project also offers webinars and other resources, such as age-appropriate programs, along with a very informative blog featuring the latest information, research, and advice for school administrators, teachers, and parents of English Language Learners.

The Latino Family Literacy Project was voted as an Educational Superstar in the 2019 Superstars in Education Awards held by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Superstars in Education Selection Committee honors educational programs that offer innovative education and learning techniques. Blades Elementary School of the Seaford School District utilize the Projects workshops in order to better prepare teachers, school administrators, and parents in the educational endeavors of English Learners in their district.