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Harrington

Delaware · 3,562 residents · 2.724 sq mi
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Harrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,600. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,562
+12%since 2000
from 3,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+2%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harrington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,974
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,945 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,056
+33%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,340)
Black21.4%(680)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(80)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.4%(1,535)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(2,381)
Black23.1%(822)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(183)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other3.2%(115)
Diversity Score60.8%(2,166)
Diversity Score
61
+26%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrington, Delaware?

Harrington, Delaware has about 3,562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Delaware?

The typical household in Harrington, Delaware earns about $44,974 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 $151,600, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Delaware?

About 9.4% 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 13.9% 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 1,249 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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