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Domestic News
April 24, 1821
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The 1820 census of Delaware reports a population of 72,749, a gain of 75 from 72,674 in 1810. Breakdown: 55,282 whites (27,905 males, 27,377 females), 12,958 free blacks, and 4,509 slaves.
Merged-components note: Census table is part of the domestic news story on the population of Delaware.
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CENSUS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
The Wilmington Gazette has published the official return of the Census of that state for 1820, which gives the state a population of 72,749 souls. In 1810 Delaware contained 72,674—of course she has gained in ten years, no less than seventy-five souls!
The state contains, of
The Wilmington Gazette has published the official return of the Census of that state for 1820, which gives the state a population of 72,749 souls. In 1810 Delaware contained 72,674—of course she has gained in ten years, no less than seventy-five souls!
The state contains, of
| White Males, | 27,905 |
| Do. Females, | 27,377 |
| 55,282 | |
| Free Blacks, | 12,958 |
| Slaves, | 4,509 |
| 17,467 |
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Delaware Census
1820 Population
Demographics
Free Blacks
Slaves
Where did it happen?
Delaware
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Delaware
Event Date
1820
Outcome
population: 72,749 (gain of 75 from 1810); whites: 55,282; free blacks: 12,958; slaves: 4,509
Event Details
Official census return published in Wilmington Gazette shows state population breakdown by race and gender.