Delaware Food Stamps
How does Delaware rank for percentage of homes receiving food stamps?
Delaware ranks 50th out of 50 states for lowest percentage of households receiving food stamps at 2.9%. The study is based on a total of 352,357 Delawarean households who reported whether or not food stamps were received.
How many Delaware households received food stamps in the past year?
10,118 households in Delaware received food stamps within the last year.
Delaware Food Stamps Received Map
Delaware Food Stamps Received Map
Food Stamps Received By County
The percentage of households receiving food stamps in Delaware varies by county.
Applying For Delaware Food Stamp Programs
How do I apply for food stamps in Delaware?
There are 5 government food-related benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Delaware.
Want to explore more government assistance programs? Browse all government benefits available to Delaware residents.
Delaware Percentage of Households Receiving Food Stamps by City Statistics
How does the percentage of homes receiving food stamps compare across the largest cities in Delaware?
| City | Food Stamps | Details |
|---|---|---|
Bear |
1.7% |
Bear ranks 23rd of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 7,110 Delawarean households in Bear. |
Brookside |
4.1% |
Brookside ranks 40th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 4,991 Delawarean households in Brookside. |
Dover |
1.6% |
Dover ranks 22nd of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 13,427 Delawarean households in Dover. |
Glasgow |
0.5% |
Glasgow ranks 11th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 5,180 Delawarean households in Glasgow. |
Hockessin |
1.0% |
Hockessin ranks 16th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 4,796 Delawarean households in Hockessin. |
Middletown |
2.2% |
Middletown ranks 26th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 6,925 Delawarean households in Middletown. |
Newark |
2.6% |
Newark ranks 31st of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 10,230 Delawarean households in Newark. |
Pike Creek Valley |
2.1% |
Pike Creek Valley ranks 24th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 4,628 Delawarean households in Pike Creek Valley. |
Smyrna |
1.0% |
Smyrna ranks 17th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 4,371 Delawarean households in Smyrna. |
Wilmington |
3.7% |
Wilmington ranks 37th of 52 among cities in Delaware based on a sample of 28,484 Delawarean households in Wilmington. |
Research & Reports
Delaware Poverty Statistics
Which areas have the highest rate of poverty in Delaware? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Delaware and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Delaware Poverty Statistics
Social Security Payments in Delaware
How are the Social Security Payments distributed throughout Delaware? We breakdown social security benefits by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least social security income per capita.
Delaware Social Security
Food Stamps in America
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See Food Stamp Statistics2018 Delaware Poverty Line
| Household Size | Poverty Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $33,740 |
| Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Delaware in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.
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