Poverty Rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 53,585 of 553,271 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is 9.7%.
- How many people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 53,585 of 553,271 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is 17.8% lower than the Pennsylvania average. In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 9.7% of 553,271 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Delaware County, Pennsylvania is 23.02% lower than the US average. In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 9.7% of 553,271 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Aldan, Pennsylvania 6.4% of 4,204 people.
- Ardmore, Pennsylvania 5.5% of 14,045 people.
- Boothwyn, Pennsylvania 6.9% of 5,506 people.
- Brookhaven, Pennsylvania 4.1% of 8,250 people.
- Broomall, Pennsylvania 3.5% of 10,573 people.
Under 18 years
14.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.2% of 124 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.1% of 32 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.8% of 92 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.8% of 122 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
10% of 329 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.4% of 112 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.8% of 218 thousand people
60 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.2% of 140 thousand people
65 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.9% of 101 thousand people
White
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.9% of 349 thousand people
Black or African American
18.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.1% of 122 thousand people
Asian
12.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.7% of 35 thousand people
Some other race
26.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.3% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
7.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.7% of 32 thousand people
Hispanic
19.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.3% of 27 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.8% of 345 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.3% of 389 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.6% of 26 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.2% of 104 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.8% of 91 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.3% of 169 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.8% of 293 thousand people
Employed
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.2% of 276 thousand people
Male
4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
4% of 140 thousand people
Female
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.4% of 137 thousand people
Unemployed
31% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
31% of 17 thousand people
Male
30.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
30.4% of 10 thousand people
Female
31.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
31.8% of 7 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 445 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
2% of 209 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
13.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.5% of 90 thousand people
Did not work
19.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.5% of 147 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.1% Poverty Rate for single people in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.1% of 103 thousand people
Male
25.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.1% of 45 thousand people
Female
23.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.2% of 58 thousand people
18 to 24 years
56.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
56.8% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.6% of 19 thousand people
35 to 44 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.5% of 13 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.9% of 11 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
29.8% of 19 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.2% of 16 thousand people
75 years and over
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.8% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
3% of 43 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
35% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
41.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
41.5% of 39 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.7%
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