Delaware Counties by Poverty Rate
The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal threshold. It varies by household size and is a key indicator of economic hardship.
All 3 counties ranked by Poverty Rate, from lowest to highest. Click the column header to reverse sort order. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
| # | Counties | Poverty Rate ↑ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, Delaware | 0.0% |
| 2 | New Castle County, Delaware | 3.2% |
| 3 | Kent County, Delaware | 11.7% |