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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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YEAR20202024
Lowest labor force participation by state
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPLABOR FORCE PARTICIPATIONVS 2020
01Newark, DEDE30,35952.0%−2%
02Georgetown, DEDE8,29155.8%+1%
03Hockessin, DEDE13,43959.7%−1%
04Milford, DEDE14,72359.8%+3%
05North Star, DEDE7,83460.6%−1%
06Millsboro, DEDE7,89061.5%+8%
07Smyrna, DEDE13,34061.6%−14%
08Dover, DEDE40,59263.0%+4%
09Pike Creek, DEDE7,12963.0%−12%
10Elsmere, DEDE6,19663.7%−10%
11Seaford, DEDE9,16563.9%+4%
12Wilmington Manor, DEDE8,21464.8%−3%
13New Castle, DEDE5,72665.7%+0%
14Wilmington, DEDE73,51266.0%+4%
15Brookside, DEDE15,11568.4%−2%
16Glasgow, DEDE15,54668.5%−6%
17Edgemoor, DEDE6,34969.1%−3%
18Middletown, DEDE25,79869.4%+6%
19Pike Creek Valley, DEDE12,43172.3%+3%
20Bear, DEDE22,37073.1%+1%
21Claymont, DEDE8,78673.3%+8%
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES