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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harrington

Delaware · 3,174 residents · 2.724 sq mi
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Harrington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,945. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,174
+37%since 1990
from 2,313 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,165 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 849 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−6%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harrington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,945
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,049
+41%since 1990
from $10,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
64.3%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
35.7% rent
2.6
+5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(1,921)
Black15.5%(359)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(39)
Asian1.4%(33)
Diversity Score38.6%(894)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,340)
Black21.4%(680)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(80)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score48.4%(1,535)
48
+25%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.8%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harrington, Delaware?

Harrington, Delaware has about 3,174 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Delaware?

The typical household in Harrington, Delaware earns about $30,945 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrington, Delaware expensive?

In Harrington, Delaware, the median home is worth about $79,000, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Delaware?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harrington, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrington, Delaware?

About 16.5% of people in Harrington, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrington, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrington, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 861 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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