Population Highlights 2003 Recent Projected Trend in Trend in Key Indicators Period Delaware Delaware* Delaware** Population • Total resident population 2003 817,501 Increasing Increasing (See Table A-2) 65 and Over Population • Resident population 65 2003 109,451 Increasing Increasing years of age or older (See Table A-2) 75 and Over Population • Resident population 75 2003 51,166 Increasing Increasing years of age or older (See Table A-2) * Trend since 1990 ** Projected trend to 2020 Key Facts •Sussex County had the highest percentage of residents 65 years of age and older among the three counties at 19.1% in 2003 (see Table A-2). •Kent County had the highest percentage of black residents among the three counties at 23.7% in 2003 (see Table A-2). •The New Castle County population accounted for 63% of the total State population in 2003 (see Table A-2). For more detailed population information, see the Delaware Population Consortium's website at: http://www.state.de.us/planning/information/dpc_projections.shtml Printed copies of the graph and charts can by obtained by contacting: Delaware Division of Public Health Delaware Health Statistics Center 417 Federal Street Dover, Delaware 19901 (302) 744-4541