Townsend Authority

Townsend is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 2,832 with home prices 1.3× the Delaware median.

Townsend, Delaware

In New Castle County, Delaware, Townsend anchors a community of 2,832. Median household income reaches $153,000, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Delaware.

Definition and scope

Located in New Castle County, Delaware, Townsend operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Townsend has approximately 2,832 residents. The median age is 36.5 years. Roughly 94% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $465,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 42.0%
• Black or African American: 39.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
• Asian: 3.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Townsend is $153,000. Poverty rate stands at 2.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.1%. Educational attainment: 41.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Townsend:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

Townsend A Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Salem County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Townsend sits at an elevation of 55 feet above sea level. 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.