Townsend is a town located in New Castle County Delaware. Townsend has a 2024 population of 2,861. Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,744 in 2020.
The average household income in Townsend is $151,780 with a poverty rate of 1.51%. The median age in Townsend is 35 years: 27.7 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Townsend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 45.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,083 | 39.7% |
| Two or more races | 284 | 10.41% |
| Asian | 78 | 2.86% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 715 | 3.81 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Married | 437 | 4.86 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 188 | 1.44 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 71 | 3.69 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Male | 19 | 3.53 | 100 | 0 |
4.52
Average Family Size
3.81
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 1.08% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 427 | 25.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 304 | 18.26% |
| High School Graduate | 404 | 24.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 379 | 22.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 689 | 675 | 322 |
| White | 667 | 653 | 253 |
| 2+ Races | 226 | 222 | 119 |
| Hispanic | 51 | 47 | 5 |
| Asian | 39 | 37 | 32 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,821 | $95,417 | $44,644 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,843 | $90,625 | $90,854 |
| High School Graduate | $65,990 | $67,989 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $63,750 | $65,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,065 | $68,589 | $63,594 |
| Some College | $63,984 | $66,091 | $54,250 |
$67,065
Average Earnings
$68,589
Average Male
$63,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.7% of Townsend residents speak only English, while 12.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,203 | 21 | 1.75% |
| Black | 1,083 | 16 | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 2 | 1.98% |
| Multiple | 284 | 2 | 0.7% |
1.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.84%
Male Poverty Rate
2.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Townsend is Hispanic, with 1.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Townsend is Multiple, with 0.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.09% |
| High School | 0.5% |
| Some College | 0.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.86% |
| Female Employed | 1.14% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,460 | $152,715 |
| Households | $147,917 | $151,780 |
| Married Families | $143,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $155,742 | $130,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
109
Male Veterans
139
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 177 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 109 | 48.23% |
| White | 81 | 10.27% |
| Black | 52 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 15.09% |
| Other Race | 5 | 14.71% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
82.7%
Labor Force Participation
80.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.99%
Born in Townsend
91.79%
Native Born
8.21%
Foreign Born
2.05%
Non Citizen
6.16%
Naturalized
91.79% of Townsend residents were born in the United States, with 39.99% having been born in Delaware. 2.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,008 | 30 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 2,978 | 29 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 2,949 | 29 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 2,920 | 30 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 2,890 | 29 | 1.01% |
| 2024 | 2,861 | 29 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 2,832 | 26 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 2,806 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 2,802 | 58 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2,744 | 90 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 2,654 | 102 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2,552 | 111 | 4.55% |
| 2017 | 2,441 | 117 | 5.03% |
| 2016 | 2,324 | 141 | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 2,183 | 66 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2,117 | 31 | 1.49% |
| 2013 | 2,086 | 17 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 2,069 | 15 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 2,054 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,042 | 0 | 0% |