Harrington city, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Harrington city, Delaware Demographics
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As of 2026, Harrington city, Delaware has a total population of 3,805, the 26th largest city in Delaware, with a median household income of $72,606, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Harrington city Quick Facts

Population 3,805

Median Household Income $72,606

Median Home Value $222,100

Poverty Rate 10.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 30.7 years

Homeownership Rate 62.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

High School Graduation Rate 91.3%

Diversity Index 47/100

Population 3,805 26th of 79

Median Income $72,606 average

Poverty Rate 10.8% 13% lower national

Median Home Value $222,100 bottom 20%

How Harrington city Compares

Median Household Income

Harrington city

$72,606

$82,855

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Harrington city

$222,100

$326,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 12.5%

$50K-$100K 46.5%

$100K+ 21.4%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

80.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.6%

Renter 37.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.4%

18-34

26.2%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

12.9%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 59 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Harrington city Rankings in Delaware

#26 Population of 79

#46 Median Income of 79

#53 Education of 79

#65 Home Value of 79

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Cities Similar to Harrington city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Camden town	4,011	$61,895	$268,800	33.8%	6.3%
Milton town	3,469	$64,906	$376,600	38.2%	6.9%
Highland Acres CDP	3,661	$101,685	$293,600	37.4%	7.6%
Lewes city	3,415	$92,375	$806,700	65.2%	5.8%
Dover Base Housing CDP	3,026	$71,181	N/A	45.1%	2.4%

Population Overview

Harrington city is a small community located in Delaware. The total population is 3,805. It ranks as the 26th most populous out of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Harrington city is 30.7 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 41.5 years. With 32.4% of the population under 18, Harrington city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Harrington city is $72,606. This is 12% lower than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $222,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Harrington city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.8%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Harrington city, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Harrington city, Delaware?

Harrington city, Delaware has a population of 3,805 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Harrington city, DE?

The median household income in Harrington city is $72,606, which is 8% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Harrington city, DE?

The poverty rate in Harrington city is 10.8%. This means approximately 413 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Harrington city, Delaware?

Harrington city's population is 70.3% White, 13.8% Black, 10.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Harrington city, DE?

The median home value in Harrington city is $222,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Harrington city, Delaware?

23.3% of adults (25+) in Harrington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.