State profile · 56 business types
Delaware market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types across Delaware, with each type’s rank among the 50 states and DC.
- Population, 2025
- 1,059,952
- +6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 402,038
- Median household income
- $84,954
- +24.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $352,000
- Jobs located here
- 450,843
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Delaware by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach.
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What this means
An estimated 1,059,952 people live in Delaware, in 402,038 households. Population estimates show Delaware grew 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Delaware is $84,954 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 24.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Delaware spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (85).
Among the 50 states and DC, Delaware ranks highest for insurance agencies (#1), gas stations (#1) and veterinarians (#2) by the Groundwork market score.
For its number of households, Delaware has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (40% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Delaware
Listings per 10,000 households, and the same as an index where 100 is the U.S. rate. Spending per listing is a year of household spending on the type’s whole line over its listings (for the real estate types, an index of housing costs per listing, where 100 is the U.S.). The rank puts the state’s Groundwork market score against the other 50 states and DC.
| Business type | Listings | Per 10k households | Vs. U.S. (100) | Spending per listing | Official establishments | Score | Rank among states |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink | |||||||
| Restaurants and cafes | 4,155 | 103.3 | 94 | $396K | 1,980 | 63 | #10 of 51 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 2,429 | 60.4 | 99 | $677K | 899 | 51 | #23 of 51 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 478 | 11.9 | 89 | $3.4M | 846 | 63 | #11 of 51 |
| Pizza | 346 | 8.6 | 108 | $4.8M | 846 | 53 | #23 of 51 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 354 | 8.8 | 80 | $4.6M | 230 | 75 | #3 of 51 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 439 | 10.9 | 111 | $3.7M | 256 | 51 | #25 of 51 |
| Groceries and convenience | |||||||
| Grocery and convenience stores | 678 | 16.9 | 90 | $3.7M | 282 | 67 | #9 of 51 |
| Grocery stores | 230 | 5.7 | 84 | $11M | 174 | 73 | #6 of 51 |
| Convenience stores | 275 | 6.8 | 85 | $9.2M | 108 | 68 | #7 of 51 |
| Auto | |||||||
| Auto repair and car care | 1,261 | 31.4 | 88 | $287K | 482 | 70 | #5 of 51 |
| Auto repair shops | 738 | 18.4 | 86 | $491K | 349 | 68 | #7 of 51 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 88 | 2.2 | 71 | $4.1M | 74 | 79 | #4 of 51 |
| Car washes and detailing | 164 | 4.1 | 108 | $2.2M | 55 | 48 | #29 of 51 |
| Tire shops | 136 | 3.4 | 89 | $2.7M | 49 | 60 | #19 of 51 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 16 | 0.4 | 57 | $22.7M | 16 | 76 | #3 of 50 |
| Gas stations | 299 | 7.4 | 68 | $3.8M | 239 | 85 | #1 of 51 |
| Insurance agencies | 427 | 10.6 | 68 | $2.3M | 315 | 88 | #1 of 51 |
| Beauty and personal care | |||||||
| Salons, barbers and spas | 1,581 | 39.3 | 83 | $245K | 569 | 52 | #21 of 51 |
| Hair salons | 740 | 18.4 | 79 | $524K | 277 | 60 | #12 of 51 |
| Barbershops | 199 | 4.9 | 92 | $1.9M | 31 | 40 | #37 of 51 |
| Nail salons | 240 | 6.0 | 100 | $1.6M | 145 | 37 | #42 of 51 |
| Spas and skin care | 367 | 9.1 | 79 | $1.1M | 109 | 54 | #20 of 51 |
| Fitness and classes | |||||||
| Gyms, studios and classes | 527 | 13.1 | 88 | $639K | 286 | 45 | #33 of 51 |
| Gyms | 294 | 7.3 | 96 | $1.1M | 170 | 37 | #47 of 51 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 67 | 1.7 | 71 | $5M | 170 | 52 | #23 of 51 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 166 | 4.1 | 84 | $2M | 116 | 53 | #19 of 51 |
| Health care | |||||||
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 3,461 | 86.1 | 102 | $139K | 1,339 | 46 | #29 of 51 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 356 | 8.9 | 68 | $1.3M | 294 | 79 | #3 of 51 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 364 | 9.1 | 126 | $1.3M | 624 | 38 | #37 of 51 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 29 | 0.7 | 140 | $16.6M | 33 | 38 | #37 of 50 |
| Chiropractors | 223 | 5.5 | 102 | $2.2M | 125 | 48 | #28 of 51 |
| Physical therapy | 293 | 7.3 | 135 | $1.6M | 212 | 29 | #45 of 51 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 140 | 3.5 | 85 | $3.4M | 51 | 69 | #9 of 51 |
| Pets | |||||||
| Pet businesses | 386 | 9.6 | 92 | $1M | 195 | 83 | #2 of 51 |
| Veterinarians | 96 | 2.4 | 73 | $4.1M | 81 | 90 | #2 of 51 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 140 | 3.5 | 97 | $2.8M | 65 | 81 | #3 of 51 |
| Pet stores | 95 | 2.4 | 120 | $4.1M | 49 | 47 | #32 of 51 |
| Child care | |||||||
| Child care and preschools | 260 | 6.5 | 112 | $808K | 349 | 43 | #33 of 51 |
| Clothing and laundry | |||||||
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 972 | 24.2 | 104 | $838K | 475 | 45 | #32 of 51 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 669 | 16.6 | 102 | $1.2M | 404 | 45 | #34 of 51 |
| Laundromats | 55 | 1.4 | 87 | $14.8M | 23 | 66 | #10 of 51 |
| Dry cleaners | 49 | 1.2 | 92 | $16.6M | 48 | 51 | #26 of 51 |
| Home services | |||||||
| Home repair trades | 525 | 13.1 | 106 | $2.4M | 694 | 64 | #10 of 51 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 241 | 6.0 | 95 | $5.2M | 344 | 66 | #6 of 51 |
| Electricians | 130 | 3.2 | 128 | $9.6M | 283 | 52 | #26 of 51 |
| Roofing and gutters | 154 | 3.8 | 106 | $8.1M | 67 | 64 | #14 of 51 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 424 | 10.5 | 125 | $1.5M | 802 | 56 | #24 of 51 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 243 | 6.0 | 125 | $2.6M | 456 | 58 | #24 of 51 |
| House cleaning | 108 | 2.7 | 123 | $5.9M | 297 | 53 | #20 of 51 |
| Pest control | 73 | 1.8 | 129 | $8.7M | 49 | 55 | #20 of 51 |
| Real estate | |||||||
| Real estate | 1,551 | 38.6 | 100 | 96 (index) | 924 | 48 | #27 of 51 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 1,237 | 30.8 | 101 | 95 (index) | 417 | 49 | #27 of 51 |
| Property management | 123 | 3.1 | 103 | 94 (index) | 242 | 49 | #27 of 51 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 175 | 4.4 | 102 | 94 (index) | 116 | 40 | #35 of 51 |
| Home inspectors | 16 | 0.4 | 67 | 153 (index) | 24 | 67 | #5 of 50 |
| Funeral services | |||||||
| Funeral homes | 92 | 2.3 | 110 | $680K | 55 | 68 | #12 of 51 |
Markets in Delaware
Each market’s page covers every business type, with its figures against the state and the U.S.
Metro areas 2
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro areaBased in another state · 6,272,014 people
- Dover, DE metro area187,604 people
Small-town markets 1
- Seaford, DE area255,626 people
Counties 3
- New Castle County, DE577,961 people
- Sussex County, DE255,626 people
- Kent County, DE187,604 people
Questions
How fast is Delaware growing?
Population estimates put Delaware at 1,059,952 people in 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 402,038 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 24.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Delaware spend?
Households in Delaware spend about $6.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.5B on groceries and $1.6B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Delaware runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (85).
Which business types rank highest in Delaware?
By the Groundwork market score, Delaware’s highest ranks among the 50 states and DC are for insurance agencies (#1), gas stations (#1) and veterinarians (#2).
How does Delaware compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Delaware is $84,954, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $352,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (40% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for oil change and quick-lube shops (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. Each business type is scored on its own, so a state can rank high for one type and low for another.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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