Poverty Rate in Wilmington, Delaware
In Wilmington, Delaware, an estimated 16,673 of 68,705 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware?
The poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware is 24.3%.
- How many people in Wilmington, Delaware live in poverty?
In Wilmington, Delaware, an estimated 16,673 of 68,705 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware compare to the average for Delaware?
The poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware is 109.48% higher than the Delaware average. In Wilmington, Delaware, an estimated 24.3% of 68,705 people live in poverty. In Delaware, 11.6% of 978,675 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware is 89.84% higher than the US average. In Wilmington, Delaware, an estimated 24.3% of 68,705 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Poverty Rate in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
22.2% of 69 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
35.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
35.2% of 15 thousand people
Under 5 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
27.8% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
37.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
37.3% of 11 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
35.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
35.2% of 15 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
18.3% of 43 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
10.5% of 15 thousand people
35 to 64 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
22.7% of 28 thousand people
60 years and over
25.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
25.4% of 16 thousand people
65 years and over
19.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
19.6% of 11 thousand people
- Gender
Male
22.3% Poverty Rate for men in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
22.3% of 32 thousand people
Female
22% Poverty Rate for women in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
22% of 37 thousand people
- Race
White
10.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
10.9% of 23 thousand people
Black or African American
27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
27.2% of 36 thousand people
Hispanic
39.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
39.2% of 8 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
7.6% of 21 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
18.8% of 49 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
44% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
44% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
22.8% of 14 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
16.1% of 11 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
8.3% of 17 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
9.4% of 38 thousand people
Employed
8.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
8.1% of 37 thousand people
Male
5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
5% of 17 thousand people
Female
10.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
10.8% of 20 thousand people
Unemployed
48% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
48% of 1 thousand people
Male
53.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
53.8% of 573 people
Female
42.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
42.9% of 650 people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
18.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
18.5% of 57 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
4.2% of 27 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
18.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
18.9% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
40.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
40.2% of 18 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24% Poverty Rate for single people in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
24% of 24 thousand people
Male
23.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
23.7% of 11 thousand people
Female
24.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
24.2% of 13 thousand people
18 to 24 years
3.9% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
3.9% of 1 thousand people
25 to 34 years
3.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
3.4% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
41.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
41.2% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
19.9% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
39.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
39.4% of 4 thousand people
65 to 74 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
23.9% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
30% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
30% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
3.2% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
23.3% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
51.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
51.6% of 9 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wilmington, Delaware
2022
21.9%