Harrington Authority

Harrington is a middle-income small town of 3,838 with home prices 1.6× below the Delaware median.

Harrington, Delaware

Harrington (3,838 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Kent County, Delaware. Households here earn a median of $72,679.

Definition and scope

Harrington sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. 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

Harrington has approximately 3,838 residents. The median age is 32.2 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $221,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.7%
• Black or African American: 23.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
• Asian: 2.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Harrington is $72,679. Poverty rate stands at 6.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.3%. Educational attainment: 27.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Harrington:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Harrington is Belfair Airport. Federal court business routes through Caroline County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Aberdeen, Maryland.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 58 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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.