b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREA.5 Strongest Industries by LocationStrongest Industries by Location QuotientQuotient (2020) NationalDelawareThe employment location quotient (LQ) highlights the relative strengths of the Districts economic sectors compared to the US economy. The LQ is a way of quantifying how concentrated an industry is in a defined area and helps to identify growth opportunities for the area. In 2020, The Districts strongest industries were educational services and management, both with a LQ of more than twice the national average. The District also has a higher concentration of jobs in administrative support, waste management services, and finance and insurance compared to the rest of the country.Whats Location Quotient? Location Quotient (LQ) uses employment data to measure the ability of Delaware Countys market to capture local economic activity. LQ of one is equal to the national average, thus a LQ greater than one indicates a strong local sector and a LQ of less than one is relatively weak.Location QuotientDelaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 151'