Geography

Delaware vs District of Columbia: Region

Delaware and District of Columbia are both in the South region.

Delaware flag
Delaware
DE · South
South
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
District of Columbia flag
District of Columbia
DC · South
South
U.S. Census Bureau geographic region.
Delaware
South
District of Columbia
South

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Delaware vs District of Columbia Region — common questions

QWhat is Delaware's region?

Delaware's region is South.

QWhat is District of Columbia's region?

District of Columbia's region is South.

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Data source and freshness

Primary source
U.S. Census Bureau — Geographic reference files
Data period
Current incorporated reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Census Bureau region classification.