Poverty Rate in Kent County, Delaware
In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 22,146 of 179,342 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware is 9.4%.
- How many people in Kent County, Delaware live in poverty?
In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 22,146 of 179,342 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware compare to the average for Delaware?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware is 6.03% higher than the Delaware average. In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 12.3% of 179,342 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 11.6% of 978,675 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Kent County, Delaware is 3.91% lower than the US average. In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 12.3% of 179,342 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Kent County, Delaware
2022
9.4% of 182 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
10.8% of 42 thousand people
Under 5 years
4.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
4.7% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
13% of 31 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
10.8% of 42 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
8.2% of 107 thousand people
18 to 34 years
6.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
6.8% of 41 thousand people
35 to 64 years
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
9.2% of 65 thousand people
60 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2022
11% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2022
11.1% of 34 thousand people
- Gender
Male
8.2% Poverty Rate for men in Kent County, Delaware
2022
8.2% of 89 thousand people
Female
10.5% Poverty Rate for women in Kent County, Delaware
2022
10.5% of 94 thousand people
- Race
White
7.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Kent County, Delaware
2022
7.5% of 107 thousand people
Black or African American
14.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kent County, Delaware
2022
14.4% of 47 thousand people
Two or more races
8.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Kent County, Delaware
2022
8.3% of 21 thousand people
Hispanic
7.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Kent County, Delaware
2022
7.3% of 15 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Kent County, Delaware
2022
7.5% of 105 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2022
8.8% of 126 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Kent County, Delaware
2022
17.5% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Kent County, Delaware
2022
10.4% of 42 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Kent County, Delaware
2022
8.7% of 39 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Kent County, Delaware
2022
3.5% of 32 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
5% of 92 thousand people
Employed
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Kent County, Delaware
2022
3.4% of 87 thousand people
Male
1.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Kent County, Delaware
2022
1.9% of 44 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Kent County, Delaware
2022
4.9% of 43 thousand people
Unemployed
35.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Kent County, Delaware
2022
35.1% of 5 thousand people
Male
39.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Kent County, Delaware
2022
39.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
31.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Kent County, Delaware
2022
31.4% of 3 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
9.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Kent County, Delaware
2022
9.2% of 146 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Kent County, Delaware
2022
1.2% of 67 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Kent County, Delaware
2022
11.4% of 30 thousand people
Did not work
19% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Kent County, Delaware
2022
19% of 48 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Kent County, Delaware
2022
18.5% of 31 thousand people
Male
16.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Kent County, Delaware
2022
16.6% of 15 thousand people
Female
20.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Kent County, Delaware
2022
20.2% of 16 thousand people
18 to 24 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
13.8% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
6.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
6.8% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
13.4% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
25.9% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
31.6% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2022
19.8% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Kent County, Delaware
2022
13.8% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Kent County, Delaware
2022
0.7% of 13 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Kent County, Delaware
2022
21.7% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Kent County, Delaware
2022
35.1% of 13 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Kent County, Delaware
2022
9.3%
Top Counties
Most popular Counties
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% |