Poverty Rate in Sussex County, Delaware
In Sussex County, Delaware, an estimated 22,469 of 252,792 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware?
The poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware is 8.9%.
- How many people in Sussex County, Delaware live in poverty?
In Sussex County, Delaware, an estimated 22,469 of 252,792 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware compare to the average for Delaware?
The poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware is 5.32% lower than the Delaware average. In Sussex County, Delaware, an estimated 8.9% of 252,792 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 9.4% of 995,107 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Sussex County, Delaware is 29.37% lower than the US average. In Sussex County, Delaware, an estimated 8.9% of 252,792 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bethany Beach, Delaware 2.6% of 1,064 people.
- Bethel, Delaware 1.6% of 376 people.
- Blades, Delaware 12.9% of 960 people.
- Bridgeville, Delaware 14.4% of 2,549 people.
- Dagsboro, Delaware 8.9% of 1,330 people.
Under 18 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
16.8% of 46 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
16.3% of 12 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
17% of 34 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
16% of 45 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
9.4% of 133 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
12% of 39 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
8.4% of 94 thousand people
60 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
7% of 104 thousand people
65 years and over
6.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
6.5% of 81 thousand people
White
6.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
6.3% of 193 thousand people
Black or African American
21.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
21.8% of 25 thousand people
Asian
2.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
2.7% of 4 thousand people
Some other race
25.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
25.2% of 12 thousand people
Two or more races
11.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
11.4% of 23 thousand people
Hispanic
25.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
25.2% of 30 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
6.2% of 190 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
7.5% of 197 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
15.7% of 20 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
9.9% of 56 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
6.1% of 54 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
4.2% of 67 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
4.7% of 122 thousand people
Employed
3.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
3.8% of 117 thousand people
Male
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
3.4% of 59 thousand people
Female
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
4.1% of 57 thousand people
Unemployed
25.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
25.6% of 5 thousand people
Male
36.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
36.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
16.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
16.2% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
8.6% of 220 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
1.4% of 83 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
9.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
9.5% of 44 thousand people
Did not work
14.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
14.6% of 93 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
17.1% of 52 thousand people
Male
18.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
18.8% of 25 thousand people
Female
15.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
15.6% of 28 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
41.2% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
9% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
12.2% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
20.6% of 5 thousand people
55 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
18.3% of 11 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
13.9% of 12 thousand people
75 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
14.1% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
2.3% of 22 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
22.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
22.7% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
29.1% of 23 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Sussex County, Delaware
2023
9.7%
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% |