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577,280

Population

23.03%

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

$77,854

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TRANSPORTATION

  • Air

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a passenger and cargo facility that sits on the border of Philadelphia and Delaware County along I-95. PHL serves 32.24 million passengers annually. Twenty-five airlines, including all major domestic carriers, offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 140 destinations worldwide. PHL boasts 7 terminals, 4 runways and 449,761 square feet of cargo space.

  • Public Transportation

    The South Eastern Transit Authority (SEPTA) services 325 million riders annually and offers a vast option of transit services, including buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subways, and Regional Rail (commuter rail). It offers 74 city bus routes and 43 suburban bus routes. There are 2,613 stops throughout Delaware County and a transport hub located on 69th Street in Upper Darby Township.

  • Rail

    Conrail, CSX and Norfolk Southern have access all along the I-95 corridor in Delaware County. They serve over 20 states from the eastern seaboard to the Midwest and also serve the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

  • Roadways

    Interstate 95: Connects the Mideast-Region and enables quick travel between Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New Jersey.

    Interstate 476: Serves as the North/South Interstate corridor through eastern Pennsylvania. 21.5 mile Mid-County expressway connecting Delaware and Montgomery counties accompanied by a 110 mile Northeast extension connecting Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley, Wycoming Valley and the Pocono Mountains.

    Commodore Barry Bridge: Connects the Philadelphia metropolitan area with South Jersey and boasts the least traffic volume of Four toll bridges serving the Philadelphia-South Jersey Region.

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  • Water

    PSA Penn Terminals is a privately owned multipurpose Marine Terminal on the Delaware River in Eddystone only a few minutes away from Rte. I-95 and Rte. I-476 and 20 minutes from the NJ Turnpike. Traditionally they are the third busiest port on the Delaware River. Founded in 1986, they have expertise in the handling of containers, project, steel, forest products and perishable cargo.

    PSA Penn Terminals offers on-dock rail service by Conrail, CSX & Norfolk Southern.

WORKFORCE

 The Delaware County Workforce Development Board (DCWDB) is a business-led Board that works in partnership with County Council. Their goal is to make sure that Delaware County has a dynamic and high quality workforce.

The DCWDB is comprised of volunteer leaders from private business, organized labor, education, economic development, human services and community-based organizations, all of whom are appointed by County Council to terms of three years.

The DCWDB meets quarterly. Meetings are open to the public.

Resources For Business Owners Include:

  • Online & In-Person Job Fairs

  • Work-Based Training Programs for New Employees

  • Industry Partnerships

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FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

We’re proud to have companies from Germany, Ireland, France, England, Switzerland, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands and Singapore choose Delaware County to be their second home. These organizations provide jobs for many of the County's citizens, and many other contributions to community.

Germany

Evonik Degussa
Organic Chemical Manufacturing in Chester City

Gehr Plastics
Plastics Manufacturing in Upper Chichester

SAP
Software & Custom Programming in Newtown Square

 

Switzerland

Barry Callebaut
Chocolate Manufacturing in Eddystone Borough

 

Singapore

PSA Penn Terminals
Multi-Purpose Marine Terminals

Ireland

Castleway Properties
Real Estate Developer in Tinicum Township

Eaton Corporation
Electrical, Hydraulic, & Mechanical Power Manufacturing in multiple county locations

 

Brazil

Braskem America, Inc.
Plastics & Resin Manufacturing in Marcus Hook

France

Boiron
Medicinal & Botanical Manufacturing in Newtown Square

Novasep
Molecule Production & Purification in Upper Chichester

 

Canada

Cott Beverages
Soft Drink Manufacturer in Concord Township

England

AON Hewilt, INC
Consulting Services in Radnor Township

Alloy Surfaces Company
Infrared Countermeasures in Chester City

 

The Netherlands

Micronic Manufacturing USA, LLC
Traceable Sample Storage Solutions in Chester Township