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Lowest labor force participation, Delaware cities

Delaware cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2024 ACS). This list covers the 21 cities in Delaware that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020

01Newark, DEDE30,35952.0%−1.0 pts

02Georgetown, DEDE8,29155.8%+0.7 pts

03Hockessin, DEDE13,43959.7%−0.4 pts

04Milford, DEDE14,72359.8%+1.6 pts

05North Star, DEDE7,83460.6%−0.4 pts

06Millsboro, DEDE7,89061.5%+4.4 pts

07Smyrna, DEDE13,34061.6%−9.8 pts

08Dover, DEDE40,59263.0%+2.3 pts

09Pike Creek, DEDE7,12963.0%−8.6 pts

10Elsmere, DEDE6,19663.7%−7.4 pts

11Seaford, DEDE9,16563.9%+2.5 pts

12Wilmington Manor, DEDE8,21464.8%−2.0 pts

13New Castle, DEDE5,72665.7%+0.3 pts

14Wilmington, DEDE73,51266.0%+2.7 pts

15Brookside, DEDE15,11568.4%−1.4 pts

16Glasgow, DEDE15,54668.5%−4.1 pts

17Edgemoor, DEDE6,34969.1%−2.2 pts

18Middletown, DEDE25,79869.4%+4.0 pts

19Pike Creek Valley, DEDE12,43172.3%+2.0 pts

20Bear, DEDE22,37073.1%+1.1 pts

21Claymont, DEDE8,78673.3%+5.3 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES