Kent County, DE — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$72,872
Per Capita Income
$34,640
Poverty Rate
11.3%
SNAP Recipients
14.3%
Gini Index
0.405
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K13.7%
$25K–$50K19.0%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K14.2%
$100K–$150K18.8%
$150K–$200K10.2%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Kent County, DE is $72,872 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,640. 11.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.405 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).