Delaware Poverty Rate
In Delaware, an estimated 93,285 of 995,107 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Delaware?
The poverty rate in Delaware is 9.4%.
- How many people in Delaware live in poverty?
In Delaware, an estimated 93,285 of 995,107 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Delaware is 25.4% lower than the US average. In Delaware, an estimated 9.4% of 995,107 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Delaware
2023
15.2% of 209 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Delaware
2023
15.3% of 53 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Delaware
2023
15.2% of 155 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Delaware
2023
14.9% of 208 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Delaware
2023
9.8% of 583 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Delaware
2023
12.5% of 199 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Delaware
2023
8.4% of 383 thousand people
60 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Delaware
2023
8.6% of 292 thousand people
65 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Delaware
2023
7.9% of 216 thousand people
White
7.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Delaware
2023
7.7% of 599 thousand people
Black or African American
15.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Delaware
2023
15.3% of 224 thousand people
Asian
4.3% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Delaware
2023
4.3% of 44 thousand people
Some other race
21.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Delaware
2023
21.4% of 53 thousand people
Two or more races
12.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Delaware
2023
12.7% of 82 thousand people
Hispanic
20.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Delaware
2023
20.5% of 113 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Delaware
2023
7.4% of 586 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Delaware
2023
8.4% of 722 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Delaware
2023
22.4% of 61 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Delaware
2023
10.2% of 203 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Delaware
2023
8.4% of 192 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Delaware
2023
3.8% of 266 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Delaware
2023
5.5% of 518 thousand people
Employed
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Delaware
2023
5.1% of 500 thousand people
Male
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Delaware
2023
3.9% of 254 thousand people
Female
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Delaware
2023
6.2% of 246 thousand people
Unemployed
17.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Delaware
2023
17.6% of 18 thousand people
Male
19% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Delaware
2023
19% of 9 thousand people
Female
16% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Delaware
2023
16% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Delaware
2023
9.3% of 825 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Delaware
2023
2.1% of 374 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Delaware
2023
14% of 167 thousand people
Did not work
16.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Delaware
2023
16.1% of 283 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Delaware
2023
20.5% of 199 thousand people
Male
19.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Delaware
2023
19.9% of 92 thousand people
Female
21% Poverty Rate for single women in Delaware
2023
21% of 106 thousand people
18 to 24 years
51.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Delaware
2023
51.2% of 20 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Delaware
2023
12.6% of 35 thousand people
35 to 44 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Delaware
2023
15.1% of 25 thousand people
45 to 54 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Delaware
2023
13.4% of 21 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Delaware
2023
20.4% of 35 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Delaware
2023
16.9% of 33 thousand people
75 years and over
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Delaware
2023
20.3% of 29 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Delaware
2023
3.3% of 92 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Delaware
2023
34.3% of 37 thousand people
Did not work
35.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Delaware
2023
35.7% of 70 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Delaware
2023
10.4%
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Delaware Counties
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| County | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| Kent County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| New Castle County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| Sussex County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| Kent County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| New Castle County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| Sussex County, Delaware Poverty Rate | 8.9% |