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Information in Delaware: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 48.0 (Elevated), ranked #36 of 51 states. 1,152 establishments, 3,529 jobs.

Best information metro in Delaware
Dover 51.8 #200/294 nationwide · 108 firms

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 48.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Elevated

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

⚡Volatile Market📈Growth Opportunity

Delaware ranks top 5 in growth momentum while maintaining relatively low market saturation (bottom 15). This combination signals an underpenetrated market with expanding demand.

5-Year Firm Retention
25.5%
Percentile within industry
Rank #39 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
↑ 100.0
Scale of 0-100
Rank #1 of 51 states
Establishment Density
21.6
vs. national average
Rank #38 of 51 states
Market Volatility
100.0
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
36.2
Labor cost pressure

1,152 Establishments in Delaware

1,152
Establishments
+10.8% YoY
3,529
Total Employment
-2.5% YoY
$104,210
Average Annual Wage
+7.7% YoY

Information in Delaware Metro Areas

1 metro area with information data in Delaware. Lower Metro Market Score = more favorable conditions.

Dover 51.8 #200/294 · 108 firms

Delaware vs National Information Average

How Delaware's information market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric DE National Difference
Entry Risk Score 48.0 43.6 +4.4
5-Year Retention 25.5% 51.0% -25.5
Growth Momentum 100.0 34.6 +65.4
Market Volatility 100.0 24.1 +75.9
Establishment Density 21.6 18.3 +3.3
Wage Pressure 36.2 41.8 -5.6

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within information only.

Delaware Ranks #36 of 51 for Information

Delaware ranks #36 out of 51 states for information market entry conditions.

Information Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 North Dakota 28.8 low
#2 Arkansas 30.0 moderate
#3 Alaska 31.5 moderate
#4 Pennsylvania 31.8 moderate
#5 Alabama 32.1 moderate
#36 Delaware You 48.0 elevated
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 31.5 · #3 Alabama — 32.1 · #5 Arkansas — 30.0 · #2 Arizona — 49.2 · #41 California — 56.6 · #51 Colorado — 46.7 · #31 Connecticut — 54.5 · #47 District of Columbia — 51.0 · #43 Delaware — 48.0 · #36 Florida — 46.5 · #30 Georgia — 48.9 · #39 Hawaii — 55.2 · #48 Iowa — 38.3 · #15 Idaho — 43.8 · #24 Illinois — 48.5 · #38 Indiana — 40.2 · #19 Kansas — 37.6 · #12 Kentucky — 32.6 · #6 Louisiana — 51.7 · #44 Massachusetts — 40.2 · #17 Maryland — 48.9 · #40 Maine — 44.1 · #25 Michigan — 47.2 · #32 Minnesota — 42.6 · #22 Missouri — 36.8 · #10 Mississippi — 43.1 · #23 Montana — 33.2 · #7 North Carolina — 45.3 · #28 North Dakota — 28.8 · #1 Nebraska — 37.8 · #13 New Hampshire — 47.8 · #35 New Jersey — 52.0 · #46 New Mexico — 47.7 · #34 Nevada — 56.3 · #50 New York — 50.5 · #42 Ohio — 44.4 · #26 Oklahoma — 40.2 · #18 Oregon — 52.0 · #45 Pennsylvania — 31.8 · #4 Rhode Island — 39.9 · #16 South Carolina — 46.3 · #29 South Dakota — 33.6 · #8 Tennessee — 48.1 · #37 Texas — 41.5 · #20 Utah — 47.4 · #33 Virginia — 36.2 · #9 Vermont — 45.1 · #27 Washington — 55.7 · #49 Wisconsin — 38.1 · #14 West Virginia — 37.3 · #11 Wyoming — 42.2 · #21
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does Delaware stack up against other states for information?

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Information in Neighboring States

How Delaware's information market compares to bordering states.

Pennsylvania 31.8 #4/51 Maryland 48.9 #40/51 New Jersey 52.0 #46/51

Other Industries in Delaware

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Other Services →