Active Local Businesses
16,586
Total Competition Pool
Market Size
441K
Total Metro Population
5-Year Growth Rate
+45.5%
🔥 Outpacing US(+0.1% avg)
Underserved Sectors
120
Niches with LQ < 0.8
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| Niche Name | Solo Ratio | Market Scale | Competition (LQ) | Growth (5-Yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tobacco Stores | +0.0% | $59K PAY | 1.64 | +450.0% |
Recreational Goods Rental | +52.2% | $99K PAY | 8.20 | +357.1% |
Advertising Material Distribution Services | +0.0% | $153K PAY | 10.29 | +325.0% |
Nail Salons | +95.5% | $73K PAY | 0.42 | +300.0% |
All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services | +0.0% | $375K PAY | 0.74 | +266.7% |
Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | +0.0% | $390K PAY | 0.84 | +266.7% |
Clothing Accessories Stores | +0.0% | $76K PAY | 1.01 | +200.0% |
Business Associations | +0.0% | $391K PAY | 0.55 | +200.0% |
Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing | +0.0% | $679K PAY | 2.08 | +183.3% |
Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers | +0.0% | $1.2M PAY | 1.37 | +175.0% |
Other Individual and Family Services | +0.0% | $193K PAY | 0.96 | +152.2% |
Siding Contractors | +0.0% | $225K PAY | 1.43 | +150.0% |
Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | +0.0% | $2.8M PAY | 0.76 | +150.0% |
Temporary Shelters | +0.0% | $350K PAY | 1.47 | +150.0% |
Fine Arts Schools | +0.0% | $66K PAY | 0.83 | +144.4% |
Retail Bakeries | +0.0% | $155K PAY | 1.18 | +142.9% |
Other Building Finishing Contractors | +0.0% | $354K PAY | 1.34 | +142.9% |
Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | +0.0% | $572K PAY | 1.77 | +142.9% |
Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings | +0.0% | $261K PAY | 1.02 | +140.4% |
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | +0.0% | $444K PAY | 0.52 | +137.5% |
Administrative data provides the map, but not the terrain. We recommend three specific validation steps for Wilmington:
Does the local population age or income level explain the "Supply Gaps"? (e.g., A gap in luxury services may be due to lower local income).
Verify local licensing requirements. High barriers to entry often protect "High Yield" sectors from new competition.
Investigate the "Momentum" sectors. Are existing businesses thriving, or is the growth due to high turnover and failure rates?