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Harrington

Delaware · 3,774 residents · 2.724 sq mi
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Harrington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,528. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,400. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,774
+19%since 2000
from 3,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Harrington
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.6%(248)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.9%(298)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.6%(285)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(229)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(252)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.2%(575)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(462)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(399)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.8%(447)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(339)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.1%(193)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(47)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,528
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,495
+36%since 2000
from $15,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+2%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(2,210)
Black25.2%(950)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(276)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other1.6%(61)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.5%(128)
Guatemalan2.5%(91)
Mexican1.7%(63)
Asian origin
Ancestry
American32.1%(1,173)
English5.4%(196)
German4.1%(150)
Irish3.2%(118)
Polish2.5%(92)
Swiss1.3%(46)
French1.1%(42)
Italian0.4%(16)
Greek0.4%(13)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.1%(592)
Married40.7%(501)
Widowed1.1%(13)
Divorced10.2%(125)
Women 15+
Never married19.3%(275)
Married49%(697)
Widowed11.5%(163)
Divorced20.2%(288)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrington, Delaware?

Harrington, Delaware has about 3,774 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harrington, Delaware?

The typical household in Harrington, Delaware earns about $56,528 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 $187,400, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Harrington, Delaware?

About 12.2% 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 21.9% 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 1,461 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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