RANKING · 2024 ACS · 21 SHOWN OF 21

Most self-employed workers, Delaware cities

Delaware cities ranked by the share of employed residents who work for themselves in an incorporated or unincorporated business (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

YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPSELF-EMPLOYED WORKERSVS 2000

01Millsboro, DEDE7,89018.6%–

02New Castle, DEDE5,72618.0%–

03Wilmington, DEDE73,51216.2%–

04Newark, DEDE30,35915.5%–

05Dover, DEDE40,59215.1%–

06Hockessin, DEDE13,43914.8%–

07Milford, DEDE14,72314.4%–

08Edgemoor, DEDE6,34913.7%–

09Smyrna, DEDE13,34013.1%–

10Seaford, DEDE9,16513.0%–

11Pike Creek Valley, DEDE12,43113.0%–

12Wilmington Manor, DEDE8,21411.1%–

13Brookside, DEDE15,11510.7%–

14Glasgow, DEDE15,54610.5%–

15Middletown, DEDE25,79810.0%–

16Elsmere, DEDE6,1969.9%–

17Bear, DEDE22,3709.8%–

18Georgetown, DEDE8,2919.2%–

19Claymont, DEDE8,7868.9%–

20Pike Creek, DEDE7,1298.8%–

21North Star, DEDE7,8348.1%–

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