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Ardentown, DE
Village in New Castle County, Delaware.
Population
233
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Ardentown and its ZIP codes
Ardentown at a glance
- Ardentown is 90% denser than Delaware as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Ardentown.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ardentown, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ardentown, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Ardentown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArdencroftVillage | 0.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ArdenVillage | 0.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ClaymontCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Boothwyn, PACensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BellefonteTown | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Linwood, PACensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Marcus Hook, PABorough | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Trainer, PABorough | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Pedricktown, NJCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge, PACensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Chester Heights, PABorough | 5.7 mi | 2.2 |
| WilmingtonCity | 5.8 mi | 10.9 |
| Upland, PABorough | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Brookhaven, PABorough | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ardentown, DE in?
- Ardentown is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Ardentown, DE?
- About 233 people live in Ardentown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ardentown?
- Nearby places include Ardencroft (0.3 mi), Arden (0.5 mi), Claymont (1.3 mi), Boothwyn, PA (2.6 mi), Bellefonte (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023