Kent County, DE vs New Castle County, DE
Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.
| Metric | Kent County, DE | New Castle County, DE |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 182K | 571K |
| Low Food Access % | 46.6% | 34.9% |
| SNAP Participation % | 14.7% | 9.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | 10.5% |
| Median Household Income | $69,278 | $85,309 |
| Households Without Vehicle | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| Low Access Population | 84,998 | 199,128 |
| Low Access Tracts | 27 | 62 |
Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).
Kent County, DE full profile →
46.6% low access · 14.7% SNAP
New Castle County, DE full profile →
34.9% low access · 9.4% SNAP
Data Sources
Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas — low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates — population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.