Delaware
State Government
Governor
John Carney (D)
State Senate
15
Democrats,
6
Republicans
State House
26
Democrats,
15
Republicans
Economic well-being - Delaware
Extreme poverty rate
0.1
Food insecurity
0.1
Minimum wage
15.0
Percent of working families under 200% of the poverty line
0.2
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment rate
4.3
Number of Black or African American children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Number of Hispanic or Latino children living in families where no parent has full-time, year-round employment
Percent of individuals who are uninsured
6.9
The News Journal, February 24, 2012: Black Caucus threatens suit over Race to the Top reforms
"The leader of the Delaware Black Caucus said if the state's Race to the Top education reform plan doesn't result in greater racial equality in schools and a fairer distribution of education dollars, the group may consider taking legal action."
The News Journal, November 1, 2011: Thousands of Delawareans fear sting of possible block grant cuts
"Money from the program has helped put new heaters in cold houses, replace leaky roofs on senior citizens' manufactured homes and install new septic systems in low-income rural communities. In New Castle County, funds flow to about 50 nonprofits that provide emergency utility assistance, child-care subsidies for the homeless and transportation for low-income seniors"
The News Journal, October 1, 2011: Helping kids get jump in school
"Part of the state's extra investment will begin to reach programs like Lessons Learned, which serves nearly 100 children, many of whom are of modest means. The push to give increased reimbursements to early childhood education centers that serve low-income families begins today."