Poverty Rate in Kent County, Delaware
In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 17,094 of 182,448 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 17,094 of 182,448 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 the same as the Delaware average. In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 9.4% of 182,448 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 9.4% of 995,107 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 25.4% lower than the US average. In Kent County, Delaware, an estimated 9.4% of 182,448 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bowers, Delaware 10.1% of 336 people.
- Camden, Delaware 7.2% of 3,898 people.
- Cheswold, Delaware 14.7% of 1,639 people.
- Clayton, Delaware 7.2% of 3,946 people.
- Dover, Delaware 20% of 34,960 people.
Under 18 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
15.4% of 42 thousand people
Under 5 years
14.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
14.5% of 11 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
15.7% of 31 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
15.4% of 42 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
9.9% of 108 thousand people
18 to 34 years
7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
7% of 39 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
11.5% of 68 thousand people
60 years and over
11.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2023
11.7% of 48 thousand people
65 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2023
9.5% of 35 thousand people
White
8.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Kent County, Delaware
2023
8.4% of 107 thousand people
Black or African American
17.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kent County, Delaware
2023
17.1% of 52 thousand people
Two or more races
8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Kent County, Delaware
2023
8% of 15 thousand people
Hispanic
12.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Kent County, Delaware
2023
12.1% of 15 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Kent County, Delaware
2023
8.2% of 105 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Kent County, Delaware
2023
10% of 128 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Kent County, Delaware
2023
36.9% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
8.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Kent County, Delaware
2023
8.3% of 43 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Kent County, Delaware
2023
11.1% of 39 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Kent County, Delaware
2023
2.4% of 35 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
6.2% of 94 thousand people
Employed
6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Kent County, Delaware
2023
6% of 91 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Kent County, Delaware
2023
4.8% of 44 thousand people
Female
7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Kent County, Delaware
2023
7% of 47 thousand people
Unemployed
12% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Kent County, Delaware
2023
12% of 3 thousand people
Male
10.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Kent County, Delaware
2023
10.4% of 2 thousand people
Female
13.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Kent County, Delaware
2023
13.8% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Kent County, Delaware
2023
9.7% of 149 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Kent County, Delaware
2023
2.5% of 70 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Kent County, Delaware
2023
14.5% of 31 thousand people
Did not work
17.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Kent County, Delaware
2023
17.2% of 47 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
23% Poverty Rate for single people in Kent County, Delaware
2023
23% of 33 thousand people
Male
22.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Kent County, Delaware
2023
22.7% of 16 thousand people
Female
23.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Kent County, Delaware
2023
23.3% of 17 thousand people
18 to 24 years
26% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
26% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
18% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
26.4% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
7.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
7.6% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
26.7% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Kent County, Delaware
2023
23.4% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
30% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Kent County, Delaware
2023
30% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Kent County, Delaware
2023
5.5% of 15 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Kent County, Delaware
2023
27.6% of 7 thousand people
Did not work
42.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Kent County, Delaware
2023
42.9% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Kent County, Delaware
2023
11%
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% |