Delaware Farm Subsidies by County
All 37 Delaware counties ranked by total USDA farm subsidy payments. New Castle County leads with $2,063M.
Which county in Delaware receives the most farm subsidies?
New Castle County leads Delaware with $2,063M in total USDA farm subsidy payments. View New Castle County details →
How are county subsidy totals calculated?
County totals are aggregated from individual payment records in USASpending.gov where a county is listed on the transaction. Totals include all USDA financial assistance award types — direct payments, conservation, commodity support, and disaster programs.
Does the per-capita figure reflect farm population only?
No. Per-capita figures divide total subsidy dollars by the county's total Census Bureau population, not just farm households. This provides a consistent basis for comparison across counties regardless of farm density.
| Rank | County | Total Payments | Avg $/Capita/Year | Records | Recipients | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle County | $2,063M | $225.42 | 4,891 | 273 | 2010–2025 |
| 2 | Sussex County | $134M | $36.49 | 22,833 | 1,084 | 2010–2025 |
| 3 | Kent County | $77M | $27.05 | 15,050 | 503 | 2010–2025 |
| 4 | Berkeley County | $11M | — | 29 | 19 | 2011–2025 |
| 5 | Caroline County | $4M | — | 24 | 10 | 2010–2025 |
| 6 | Ocean County | $4M | — | 12 | 8 | 2017–2025 |
| 7 | Burlington County | $4M | — | 17 | 7 | 2018–2025 |
| 8 | Columbia County | $3M | — | 19 | 15 | 2010–2025 |
| 9 | Camden County | $2M | — | 1 | 1 | 2025–2025 |
| 10 | Perry County | $2M | — | 16 | 13 | 2010–2025 |
| 11 | Somerset County | $2M | — | 13 | 9 | 2010–2018 |
| 12 | Centre County | $2M | — | 24 | 14 | 2012–2025 |
| 13 | Lebanon County | $1M | — | 12 | 11 | 2013–2025 |
| 14 | Clinton County | $1M | — | 14 | 13 | 2010–2025 |
| 15 | Northampton County | $1M | — | 4 | 4 | 2010–2025 |
| 16 | Wyoming County | $1M | — | 6 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| 17 | Lycoming County | $1M | — | 16 | 11 | 2010–2025 |
| 18 | Dauphin County | $1M | — | 14 | 14 | 2010–2025 |
| 19 | Mingo County | $1M | — | 3 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| 20 | Randolph County | $1M | — | 5 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| 21 | Accomack County | $1M | — | 2 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| 22 | Boone County | $0M | — | 8 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| 23 | Wicomico County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 24 | Talbot County | $0M | — | 3 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| 25 | Putnam County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2024–2024 |
| 26 | Queen Anne's County | $0M | — | 3 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 27 | Wilmington County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 28 | Cherokee County | $0M | — | 2 | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| 29 | Worcester County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 30 | Cecil County | $0M | — | 4 | 3 | 2010–2012 |
| 31 | Dorchester County | $0M | — | 3 | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| 32 | Buckingham County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 33 | Chester County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| 34 | Windham County | $0M | — | 2 | 2 | 2010–2011 |
| 35 | Coos County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 36 | Armstrong County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| 37 | Los Angeles County | $0M | — | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 |