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Harrington, DE
City in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
3,838
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,409
ZIP codes
0
Harrington and its ZIP codes
Harrington at a glance
- Harrington is about 2.7 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,679, 14% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,900 (37% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,277 a month.
Local data for Harrington, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrington, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,679
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$221,900
Median rent
$1,277/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (407), German Americans (373), Mexican Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Harrington.
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
Harrington, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrington, 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° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrington, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Harrington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoustonTown | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| FarmingtonTown | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| FeltonTown | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.6 |
| FredericaTown | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| MilfordCity | 8.1 mi | 9.9 |
| ViolaTown | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenwoodTown | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| WoodsideTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| EllendaleTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MagnoliaTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| CamdenTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| WyomingTown | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrington, DE in?
- Harrington is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Harrington, DE?
- About 3,838 people live in Harrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrington?
- Nearby places include Houston (3.8 mi), Farmington (3.9 mi), Felton (5.9 mi), Riverview (7.4 mi), Frederica (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023