List of counties in Delaware
| Counties of Delaware | |
|---|---|
| Location | State of Delaware |
| Number | 3 |
| Populations | 192,690 (Kent) – 588,093 (New Castle) |
| Areas | 494 square miles (1,280 km2) (New Castle) – 1,196 square miles (3,100 km2) (Sussex) |
| Government | |
| Subdivisions | |
The U.S. state of Delaware is divided into three counties, the fewest of any state in the United States: New Castle in the north, Kent in the center of the state, and Sussex in the south. The origin of the county boundaries goes back to their former court districts.