Delaware Farm Subsidy Payments
Delaware received $3.4B in USDA farm subsidy payments across 43,067 records from FY2010 to FY2025. That averages $212.20 per resident per year based on Census Bureau population estimates.
That is 0.3% of all USDA farm subsidy payments nationally.
- New Castle
- $2,063M
- Sussex
- $134M
- Kent
- $77M
- Berkeley
- $11M
- Caroline
- $4M
- Ocean
- $4M
- Burlington
- $4M
- Columbia
- $3M
- Camden
- $2M
- Perry
- $2M
- PRICE LOSS COVERAGE
- $27M
| Year | Total | $/Capita |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $269M | $260.37 |
| FY2024 | $254M | $246.23 |
| FY2023 | $315M | $305.15 |
| FY2022 | $409M | $400.95 |
| FY2021 | $472M | $469.33 |
| FY2020 | $261M | $262.89 |
| FY2019 | $198M | $202.87 |
| FY2018 | $217M | $224.37 |
| FY2017 | $226M | $235.69 |
| FY2016 | $227M | $239.39 |
| FY2015 | $235M | $249.37 |
| FY2014 | $28M | $29.94 |
| FY2013 | $30M | $32.73 |
| FY2012 | $39M | $42.96 |
| FY2011 | $88M | $97.45 |
| FY2010 | $86M | $95.53 |
Top Recipients (Historical, through ~2019)
| Recipient | City | Total Received | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES | NEW CASTLE | $1,937,997,576 | 107 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | MILFORD | $1,142,085,537 | 1,125 |
| DE ST DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES | DOVER | $33,370,755 | 17 |
| WV PRESERVATION ASSOCIATES, LLC | WILMINGTON | $10,383,280 | 18 |
| MEADOWBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LP | HOCKESSIN | $7,013,266 | 7 |
| THREE SPRINGS | WILMINGTON | $6,790,436 | 72 |
| SEAFORD | SEAFORD | $5,736,713 | 13 |
| MILFORD HSG. DEV. | MILFORD | $5,514,209 | 31 |
| DELAWARE DEPT OF AGRICULTU | DOVER | $4,906,598 | 1 |
| CENTRAL PA MHA ASSO | WILMINGTON | $4,370,272 | 43 |
| CEDAR RUN | WILMINGTON | $3,889,541 | 12 |
| KENT HOUSING ASSOCIATES, L.P | HOCKESSIN | $3,881,895 | 15 |
| THE MILFORD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORP | MILFORD | $3,616,051 | 16 |
| BURLINGTON | WILMINGTON | $3,614,286 | 17 |
| MILLSBORO HOUSING FOR PROGRESS, INC. | MILLSBORO | $2,979,136 | 25 |
| MARSHALL MANOR LP | MILFORD | $2,692,877 | 12 |
| HAMPTON CIRCLE LP | SEAFORD | $2,600,491 | 12 |
| WEST STREET MANOR | GEORGETOWN | $2,533,781 | 14 |
| YORKTOWNE WOODS LP | SEAFORD | $2,520,082 | 15 |
| WV RURAL PRESERVATION, LLC | MILFORD | $2,432,170 | 18 |
How much did Delaware receive in USDA farm subsidies?
Delaware received $3.4 billion in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025, representing 0.3% of the national total across 43,067 payment records. That averages $212.20 per resident per year.
What is the farm subsidy per capita in Delaware?
Delaware averaged $212.20 per resident per year in USDA farm subsidy payments from FY2010 through FY2025. This is calculated using annual Census Bureau population estimates matched to each fiscal year. Per-capita figures reflect total subsidy dollars — including payments to farms, businesses, and individuals — divided by total state population, not just the farm population. See the fiscal year table for the per-capita breakdown year by year.
Which county in Delaware receives the most farm subsidies?
New Castle County leads Delaware with $2,063M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View all Delaware counties →
What USDA programs pay the most in Delaware?
The largest USDA farm program in Delaware is SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which paid $3,007M. Browse all programs →