Felton Authority

Felton is a middle-income small town of 1,294 with home prices 1.2× below the Delaware median.

Felton, Delaware

Population in Felton stands at 1,294 — placing it among the smaller communities of Kent County, Delaware. Households here earn a median of $59,896.

Definition and scope

Felton is a chartered municipality within Kent County, Delaware, Delaware. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Felton has approximately 1,294 residents. The median age is 45.9 years. Roughly 71% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $285,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 67.8%
• Black or African American: 18.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Felton is $59,896. Poverty rate stands at 7.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 28.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Felton:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Albanna Aviation Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Felton sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.