New Castle County, DE — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$89,901
Per Capita Income
$46,990
Poverty Rate
10.2%
SNAP Recipients
9.9%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K11.9%
$25K–$50K15.4%
$50K–$75K14.9%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K19.2%
$150K–$200K11.4%
$200K+14.2%
The median household income in New Castle County, DE is $89,901 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $46,990. 10.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 9.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).