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Lowest labor force participation, Delaware cities

Delaware cities with the smallest share of adults 16+ in the civilian labor force (2023 ACS). This list covers the 21 cities in Delaware that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2000

01Newark, DEDE30,35952.0%–

02Georgetown, DEDE8,29155.8%–

03Hockessin, DEDE13,43959.7%–

04Milford, DEDE14,72359.8%–

05North Star, DEDE7,83460.6%–

06Millsboro, DEDE7,89061.5%–

07Smyrna, DEDE13,34061.6%–

08Dover, DEDE40,59263.0%–

09Pike Creek, DEDE7,12963.0%–

10Elsmere, DEDE6,19663.7%–

11Seaford, DEDE9,16563.9%–

12Wilmington Manor, DEDE8,21464.8%–

13New Castle, DEDE5,72665.7%–

14Wilmington, DEDE73,51266.0%–

15Brookside, DEDE15,11568.4%–

16Glasgow, DEDE15,54668.5%–

17Edgemoor, DEDE6,34969.1%–

18Middletown, DEDE25,79869.4%–

19Pike Creek Valley, DEDE12,43172.3%–

20Bear, DEDE22,37073.1%–

21Claymont, DEDE8,78673.3%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES