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Delaware Score and Ranking
| CATEGORY | 2026 SCORE | 2026 RANK | 2025 RANK | 2026 GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFRASTRUCTURE | 186 | 41 | 31 | D |
| ECONOMY | 284 | 7 | 4 | A- |
| WORKFORCE | 214 | 12 | 11 | C+ |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | 159 | 21 | 27 | C+ |
| COST OF DOING BUSINESS | 105 | 41 | 41 | D+ |
| TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION | 123 | 27 | 30 | C+ |
| BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS | 62 | 46 | 43 | F |
| ACCESS TO CAPITAL | 54 | 25 | 19 | C |
| EDUCATION | 39 | 43 | 45 | D+ |
| COST OF LIVING | 30 | 15 | 9 | B |
| OVERALL | 1256 | 32 | 29 |
Economic Profile
Governor: Matt Meyer, Democrat
Population: 1,059,952
GDP growth (Q1 2026): 0.00%
Unemployment rate (May 2026): 5.10%
Top corporate tax rate: 8.70%
Top individual income tax rate: 6.60%
Gasoline tax: 41.4 cents/gallon
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aaa, Stable/AAA, Stable
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (including 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
