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Delaware
State in United States
Delaware has a land area of 1,948.0 square miles and a water area of 540.1 square miles. It is the 49th largest state by area. Delaware is bordered by Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Population and People
Total Population
1,003,384
Data from Census BureauAverage Age
41.6 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
201,551Data from Census BureauVeterans
7.0%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$93,620Data from Census BureauPoverty
18.3%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
815,722Data from Census BureauUnemployed
3.3%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
395,656Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,208Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
53.0%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
47.0%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$300,500Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
108,545Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
287,111Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.2%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Delaware is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within Delaware there are . Throughout Delaware there are 6 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: DELAWARE
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Wilmington Field Office.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY:Â Dial 7-1-1
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1
FIELD OFFICES HUD: DELAWARE
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: DELAWARE
Philadelphia Regional Office
100 Penn Square East,
Philadelphia PA, 19107
Regional Office
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TANF OFFICE HUD: DELAWARE
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: DELAWARE
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: DELAWARE
Delaware State Housing Authority
18 The Grn Dover, DE 19901
Public Housing Authority
Delaware State Housing Authority
18 The Grn Dover, de 19901
Public Housing Authority
Dover Housing Authority
76 Stevenson Dr Dover, DE 19901
Public Housing Authority
New Castle County Housing Authority
77 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720
Public Housing Authority
Wilmington Housing Authority
400 N Walnut St Wilmington, DE 19801
Public Housing Authority
Newark Housing Authority
313 E Main St Newark, DE 19711
Public Housing Authority
Walgreens 11135
5999 Summit Bridge Rd Townsend, DE 19734
SNAP Retailer
Willey Farms
4060 Dupont Pkwy Townsend, DE 19734
SNAP Retailer
Shellfish Company
315 Gray St Townsend, DE 19734
SNAP Retailer
Dollar General 13161
369 Ludlow Ln Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
Royal Farms 13
11460 S Dupont Hwy Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
Country Cupboard
1200 Willow Grove Rd Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
P & N Seaford Mart Inc.
12984 S Dupont Hwy Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
Shore Stop 236
8953 S Dupont Hwy Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
Woodside Goose Creek 7
6928 S Dupont Hwy Felton, DE 19943
SNAP Retailer
Papayo Market
1401 Middleford Rd Seaford, DE 19973
SNAP Retailer
Sussex Community Crisis Housing Services, Inc.
204 East North Street Georgetown DE - 19947
Homeless Shelter
Catholic Charities Casa San Francisco
127 Broad Street Milton DE - 19968
Homeless Shelter
The Shepherd Place
1362 S Governors Avenue Dover DE - 19904
Homeless Shelter
K.I.S.H. Home,Inc.
338 Hiawatha Lane Dover DE - 19901
Homeless Shelter
Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing
684 Forest Street Dover DE - 19901
Homeless Shelter
Peoples Place Ruth N. Dorsey Relief Shelter
381 College Road Dover DE - 19904
Homeless Shelter
Sunday Breakfast Mission
110 N Poplar St Wilmington DE - 19801
Homeless Shelter
Booth Social Services/Emergency Housing Residence
104 West 5th Street Wilmington DE - 19801
Homeless Shelter
Friendship House Wilmington Empowerment Center
720 N Orange St Wilmington DE - 19801
Homeless Shelter
YWCA Delaware Home-Life Management Center
709 North Madison Street Wilmington DE - 19801
Homeless Shelter
RENTAL HELP: DELAWARE
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in Delaware
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: DELAWARE
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Delaware
Age and Sex
40.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Delaware
Age and Sex
40.2 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Delaware
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Delaware
Older Population
20.10 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Delaware
Older Population
20.10 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Delaware
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Delaware
Veterans
7.00 +/- 0.4
Veterans in Delaware
Veterans
7.00 +/- 0.4
Veterans in Delaware
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Delaware
Median Household Income
$71,091 +/- $1,795
Median Household Income in Delaware
Median Household Income
$71,091 +/- $1,795
Median Household Income in Delaware
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Delaware
Poverty
11.60 +/- 1.0
Poverty in Delaware
Poverty
11.60 +/- 1.0
Poverty in Delaware
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Delaware
Educational Attainment
35.60 +/- 1.1
Educational Attainment in Delaware
Educational Attainment
35.60 +/- 1.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Delaware
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Delaware
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Delaware
Employment rate
56.20% +/- 0.7%
Employment rate in Delaware
Employment rate
56.20% +/- 0.7%
Employment rate in Delaware
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: DELAWARE
Region III Interagency Council on Homelessness The purpose of the Regional III Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is to mirror the work of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness in Washington, DC (USICH) by coordinating the regional federal agencies’ response to homelessness. The federal agencies and State and local partners are able to increase collaboration through this council to prevent and end homelessness.
Region III News News you can use for HUD partners and customers in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Affordable Housing Types
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