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Felton, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
1,294
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,643
ZIP codes
0
Felton and its ZIP codes
Felton at a glance
- Felton is about 3.1 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,896 a year, 29% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $285,900 (19% below Delaware) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Felton, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Felton, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,896
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$285,900
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (188), Irish Americans (126), Italian Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Felton.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Felton, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Felton, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Felton, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Felton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViolaTown | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.6 |
| WoodsideTown | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| HarringtonCity | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| FredericaTown | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| CamdenTown | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| MagnoliaTown | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| WyomingTown | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| HoustonTown | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Dover Base HousingCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmingtonTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Felton, DE in?
- Felton is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Felton, DE?
- About 1,294 people live in Felton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Felton?
- Nearby places include Viola (2.3 mi), Riverview (3.2 mi), Woodside (4.1 mi), Woodside East (4.3 mi), Harrington (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023