Townsend, Delaware Population 2022
Townsend is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. Townsend has a 2020 population of 2,965. Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 3.56% annually and its population has increased by 44.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,054 in 2010.
The average household income in Townsend is $133,159 with a poverty rate of 2.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,672 per month, and the median house value is $334,400. The median age in Townsend is 32.5 years, 34.6 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
Townsend Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Townsendwas:
- White: 45.13%
- Black or African American: 39.28%
- Two or more races: 9.15%
- Other race: 3.57%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.65%
- Asian: 1.22%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,149 | 45.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,000 | 39.28% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 1.65% |
| Some Other Race | 91 | 3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 233 | 9.15% |
Townsend Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 739 | 3.44 | 94 |
| Married | 415 | 4.42 | 91.6 |
| Male | 25 | 2.64 | 72 |
| Female | 97 | 2.99 | 97.9 |
| Non Family | 202 | 1.73 | 100 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 1.88% |
| High School Graduate | 389 | 24.36% |
| Some College | 399 | 24.98% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 319 | 19.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 331 | 20.73% |
Townsend Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25 | 22 | 16 |
| Black | 674 | 653 | 317 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 123 | 58 |
| White | 681 | 669 | 249 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 67 | 7 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.00%.
$60,682
Average Earnings
$60,345
Average Male
$62,857
Average Female
Townsend Language by Age
Townsend Language
89.25% of Townsend residents speak only English, while 10.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
Townsend Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,047 | 33 | 3.15% |
| Black | 1,000 | 11 | 1.10% |
| Other | 6 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 194 | 11 | 5.67% |
| Multiple | 233 | 7 | 3.00% |
2.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.28%
Male Poverty Rate
3.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Townsend
The race most likely to be in poverty in Townsend is White, with 3.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Townsend is Multiple, with 3.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.73%.
Townsend Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Townsend Married by Age and Sex
Townsend Marriage
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 55-64.
Townsend Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 7.83% |
| Black | 47 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.57% |
| Islander | 9 | 52.94% |
| Other Race | 7 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 40.94% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 11.49% |
Townsend Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
82.7%
Labor Force Participation
80.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.20%
Born in Townsend
93.95%
Native Born
6.05%
Foreign Born
2.59%
Non Citizen
3.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.95% of Townsend residents were born in the United States, with 39.20% having been born in Delaware. 2.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,054 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,069 | 15 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 2,080 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,097 | 17 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 2,128 | 31 | 1.48% |
| 2015 | 2,192 | 64 | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 2,333 | 141 | 6.43% |
| 2017 | 2,450 | 117 | 5.02% |
| 2018 | 2,557 | 107 | 4.37% |
| 2019 | 2,659 | 102 | 3.99% |
| 2020 | 2,761 | 102 | 3.84% |
| 2021 | 2,863 | 102 | 3.69% |
| 2022 | 2,965 | 102 | 3.56% |