Industry Impact
- 28,219 28,219 Total Auto Jobs in State
- 6.2% 6.2% of State Workforce
- 4,049 4,049 Total Auto-Related Employers
- $1.63B $1.63 Billion in Total 2016 Car Sales
- 52,741 52,741 Total New Car Sales
Center For Automotive Research, “Contribution of the Automotive Industry,” published January 2015; Employer figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet; Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Tax Revenue
- $301.00M $301.00 Million in Total State Tax Revenue
- 9% 9% of State Tax Revenue
- $55M $55 Million in New Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $30M $30 Million in Used Vehicle Sales Taxes
- $0 $0 in Sales Taxes on Auto Parts and Services
- $170.00M $170.00 Million in Vehicle Use Taxes (Including Gas Taxes), Licenses and Fees
- $5M $5 Million in Auto Dealer Business Taxes and Estimated Dealer Title Fees
- $41M $41 Million Income Taxes from Payments for Automakers, Suppliers and Dealers
Center For Automotive Research, “Assessment of Tax Revenue,” published January 2015
Registrations
831,199 Registered Vehicles
By Body Style
- Cars 387,072 (46.57%)
- SUVs/CUVs 244,707 (29.44%)
- Pickups 129,936 (15.63%)
- Vans/Minivans 59,561 (7.17%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 801,374 (96.41%)
- Diesel 17,333 (2.09%)
- Hybrid 11,191 (1.35%)
- Electric 273 (0.03%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 645 (0.08%)
In Delaware, the average age of vehicles is 10.4 years.
The national average age of vehicles is 11.2 years.
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit as of December 31, 2016.
Sales
52,741 Vehicles Sold
By Body Style
- Cars 20,268 (38.43%)
- SUVs/CUVs 22,086 (41.88%)
- Pickups 7,540 (14.30%)
- Vans/Minivans 2,847 (5.40%)
By Powertrain
- Gas 50,419 (95.60%)
- Diesel 976 (1.85%)
- Hybrid 1,012 (1.92%)
- Electric 71 (0.13%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 258 (0.49%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Auto-Related Activity at Ports
Economic Activity From Past Decade
- $1.11 Billion Total Imports
- $9.64 Billion Total Exports
Economic Activity From 2016
- $51,100 Total Imports
- $1.21 Billion Total Exports
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by USA Trade Online, figures represent port activity over the past decade and between January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Fueling
- Gasoline Stations 392
- Electric Charging Stations 27
- Biodiesel Stations 0
- Compressed Natural Gas Stations 1
- Hydrogen Stations 0
- Liquefied Natural Gas Stations 0
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stations 8
Compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, figures represent fueling stations as of 10/11/16.
Delaware Consumers
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$30,936
$30,936 Average MSRP Per New Car
National Average $31,696 -
$61,255
$61,255 Median Household Income
National Average $56,516 -
$5,105
$5,105 Median Monthly Household Income
National Average $4,710 -
$563
$563 Median Monthly New Car Payment
National Average $576 -
11%
11% Monthly Car Payment as a Percent of Monthly Income
National Average 12%
Commuting to Work
- Drive alone to work (85%)
- Carpool to work (8%)
- Take public transportation (3%)
- Other (3%)
Figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by IHS Markit, U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2015 and Federal Reserve BAnk of St. Louis. Median Monthly New Car Payment computed for a 48-month loan based on MSRP with 20% down and an APR of 4.35%.
Delaware Automaker Facilities
56
Facilities
7,841
Employees
Compiled From Company Reports
Industry-Related Businesses
Business | Facilities | Employees |
---|---|---|
Motor Vehicles and Equipment | 56 | 7,841 |
Suppliers, Parts and Tires | 309 | 2,268 |
Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) | 323 | 7,765 |
Motor Vehicle Dealers (Used Only) | 387 | 1,204 |
Auto Supply Stores | 292 | 1,569 |
Gas Stations | 392 | 2,144 |
Dealers (Special) | 100 | 323 |
Property and Casualty Insurance | 11 | 111 |
Car and Truck Rentals | 245 | 1,872 |
Parking | 29 | 174 |
Automotive Repair Shops | 1,452 | 4,577 |
Carwashes And Other Service | 453 | 1,899 |
Facility and employee figures compiled by Auto Alliance with data provided by Dun & Bradstreet.
Automaker Facilities In Delaware
Mercedes-Benz/Daimler |
Location | Employees |
---|---|---|
STC Wilmington DE | Wilmington | 1 |