Poverty in the U.S. — The Poorest Towns in Every State

Claymont, Delaware

Claymont, Delaware

Median Household Income: $52,277
Poverty Rate: 12.2%
Population: 8,707
Median Home Value: $200,600

No one would ever accuse Delaware of being a large state, and the lack of financial diversity shows in its poorest city, Claymont, that earns $5,000 less than the national average. Claymont is located on the Delaware River, just outside of Wilmington.

With a median household income of $52,277 and a poverty rate of 12.2%, it’s easy to see where the problem areas lie for Delaware. Especially when homes are valued at an average of $200,600.

Written by Camille Moore

Camille has a master's degree from Saint Joseph University's Writing Studies program, and she currently works as the Writing Center Assistant Director at a small university in western Pennsylvania. Camille's writing has been published on several websites, and she enjoys writing articles and short stories in her spare time. You can follow Camille on Twitter @CamealAshley.