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SNAP Benefits in
Delaware

Delaware had an overall SNAP participation rate of 10.9% across 3 counties, with a coverage gap of 64.4% of below-poverty households. Use the interactive map below to compare coverage across counties.

10.9%

SNAP participation

64.4%

Poverty coverage gap

43K

SNAP households

$82,855

Median income

Delaware by county

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Toggle between six SNAP metrics to see how coverage varies within Delaware. Hover a county for its exact rate.

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Delaware at a glance

SNAP households

43K

Est. from ACS receipt rate

Participation rate

10.9%

All households

Poverty coverage

35.6%

Below-poverty HH on SNAP

Senior SNAP use

40.9%

HH with a 60+ member

Disability SNAP use

47.8%

HH with a disability

Working-poor share

64.4%

SNAP HH above poverty

County-level hotspots

Five-county rankings across 3 counties in Delaware.

Widest coverage gap

% of poor HH not enrolled

  1. 1 New Castle 67.7%
  2. 2 Sussex 60.7%
  3. 3 Kent 49.2%

Strongest coverage

% of poor HH enrolled

  1. 1 Kent 50.8%
  2. 2 Sussex 39.3%
  3. 3 New Castle 32.3%

Highest SNAP use

% of all HH on SNAP

  1. 1 Kent 14.3%
  2. 2 Sussex 10.6%
  3. 3 New Castle 9.9%

Every county in Delaware

All 3 counties across the six SNAP metrics plus median income.

County SNAP rate Coverage Gap Senior Disability Working-poor Median income
Kent 14.3% 50.8% 49.2% 42.7% 49.5% 60.7% $72,872
New Castle 9.9% 32.3% 67.7% 39.6% 48.2% 67.3% $89,901
Sussex 10.6% 39.3% 60.7% 41.7% 45.5% 61.9% $78,162

Apply for SNAP in Delaware

If you or someone you know may qualify, our state-specific guide walks through eligibility, documents needed, and how to apply online.

Delaware SNAP guide

Find a local food pantry

While SNAP is the largest safety net, food pantries bridge immediate gaps. Search our directory of verified pantries across Delaware.

Delaware food pantries