Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Delaware

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#3. Sussex County

- Population: 240,668
- Born in Delaware: 90,782 (37.7% of population)
- Born in a different state: 129,681 (53.9% of population)
- Born in U.S. territories: 2,238 (0.9% of population)
- Born in another country: 17,967 (7.5% of population)

#2. New Castle County

- Population: 570,567
- Born in Delaware: 257,160 (45.1% of population)
- Born in a different state: 235,659 (41.3% of population)
- Born in U.S. territories: 10,539 (1.8% of population)
- Born in another country: 67,209 (11.8% of population)

#1. Kent County

- Population: 182,400
- Born in Delaware: 87,818 (48.1% of population)
- Born in a different state: 77,738 (42.6% of population)
- Born in U.S. territories: 4,797 (2.6% of population)
- Born in another country: 12,047 (6.6% of population)

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 49 states.

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