#36 Delaware
Top States 2011: Delaware
| Category | Score | 2011 Rank | 2010 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 178 | 31 | 36 |
| Workforce | 189 | 19 | 17 |
| Quality of Life | 118 | 48 | 47 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 113 | 40 | 44 |
| Economy | 135 | 22 | 45 |
| Education | 114 | 26 | 25 |
| Technology & Innovation | 84 | 32 | 33 |
| Business Friendliness | 200 | 1 | 1 |
| Access to Capital | 32 | 35 | 20 |
| Cost of Living | 16 | 35 | 32 |
| OVERALL | 1179 | 36 | 42 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jack Markell (D)
Population: 897,934
GDP (2009 per capita): $61,248
Unemployment rate (May 2011): 8.0 percent
Foreclosure rate (May 2011): One per 609 households
Budget gap (projected 2012): $208 million
Corporate tax rate: 8.7 percent (1.7-8.7 percent financial institutions)
Largest employers: Bank of America, E I DuPont de Nemours, JPMorgan Chase
Sources: US Government, RealtyTrac, Center on Budget & Policy Priorities, Federation of Tax Administrators, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
