Delaware ranks 13th of 50 in the 2026 Federalism Scorecard, with a score of 27.35.
Delaware Rankings at a Glance
Rank: 13th of 50
Score: 27.35
2025: 9th, 32.48
Change: down four places, -5.13 points
National median: 12.88
How Delaware Compares to Its Neighbors
Delaware's 3 bordering states are Maryland (46th, -7.00), New Jersey (27th, 9.30), Pennsylvania (39th, 2.01), averaging 1.44.
