23.2K Jobs
Powered by Delaware’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Delaware’s auto industry supports an estimated 23,194 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
47.4K
New Vehicles Sold
$126,555
Average labor income per auto job
$2.94B
Annual Labor Income
4%
Share of Delaware Jobs Supported
5%
of Economy
$4.73B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Delaware, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Delaware
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Honda Finance Corp. Office | Honda | Wilmington | Delaware | Offices & Training Centers |
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Activity at Ports
Delaware’s Auto Trade Footprint
Delaware ports moved $1.27B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to United Arab Emirates. Past-decade totals reach $11.83B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$188.49M
Vehicles & parts entering DE ports
$1.08B
Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports
Past Decade Totals
$472.45M
Vehicles & parts entering DE ports
$11.35B
Vehicles & parts shipped from DE ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Delaware ports of entry, 2024.
Consumers
74% of Delaware households own their homes, and 72% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$81.4K
Owner Occupied Housing
74%
Rental Occupied Housing
26%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (72%)
- Worked from Home (14%)
- Carpooled (8%)
- Other (4%)
- Public Transit (2%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (59%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (16%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (7%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (5%)
- 10-19 Units (5%)
- 2-4 Units (4%)
- 5-9 Units (4%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
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