Poverty Rate in New Castle County, Delaware
In New Castle County, Delaware, an estimated 53,722 of 559,867 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware?
The poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware is 9.6%.
- How many people in New Castle County, Delaware live in poverty?
In New Castle County, Delaware, an estimated 53,722 of 559,867 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware compare to the average for Delaware?
The poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware is 2.13% higher than the Delaware average. In New Castle County, Delaware, an estimated 9.6% of 559,867 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 9.4% of 995,107 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in New Castle County, Delaware is 23.81% lower than the US average. In New Castle County, Delaware, an estimated 9.6% of 559,867 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arden, Delaware 6.1% of 639 people.
- Ardencroft, Delaware 4.7% of 190 people.
- Ardentown, Delaware 4.1% of 220 people.
- Bear, Delaware 9.3% of 23,044 people.
- Bellefonte, Delaware 4.9% of 1,522 people.
Under 18 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
14.5% of 121 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
15.2% of 31 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
14.3% of 90 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
14.3% of 121 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
10% of 342 thousand people
18 to 34 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
14.5% of 121 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
7.5% of 221 thousand people
60 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
8.8% of 140 thousand people
65 years and over
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
8.5% of 99 thousand people
White
8.3% Poverty Rate for White people in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
8.3% of 299 thousand people
Black or African American
13.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
13.5% of 146 thousand people
Asian
3.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
3.1% of 36 thousand people
Some other race
21.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
21.8% of 34 thousand people
Two or more races
15% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
15% of 45 thousand people
Hispanic
20.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
20.3% of 68 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
7.9% of 291 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
8.4% of 398 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
21.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
21.6% of 31 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
11.2% of 104 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
8.6% of 99 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
3.9% of 164 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
5.6% of 302 thousand people
Employed
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
5.3% of 293 thousand people
Male
3.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
3.9% of 151 thousand people
Female
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
6.8% of 142 thousand people
Unemployed
14.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
14.9% of 9 thousand people
Male
13.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
13.3% of 5 thousand people
Female
16.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
16.8% of 4 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
9.6% of 455 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
2.3% of 221 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
15.9% of 92 thousand people
Did not work
16.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
16.7% of 143 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
21.3% of 113 thousand people
Male
19.6% Poverty Rate for single men in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
19.6% of 52 thousand people
Female
22.8% Poverty Rate for single women in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
22.8% of 61 thousand people
18 to 24 years
58.4% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
58.4% of 14 thousand people
25 to 34 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
12.3% of 24 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
11.7% of 14 thousand people
45 to 54 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
11.8% of 12 thousand people
55 to 64 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
19.8% of 19 thousand people
65 to 74 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
16.9% of 15 thousand people
75 years and over
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
21.3% of 15 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
3.1% of 55 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
40.4% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
37.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
37.7% of 35 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Castle County, Delaware
2023
10.5%
Delaware Counties
Browse By County in Delaware
| 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% |