Harrington

County:: Kent County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.724
State:: Delaware

Harrington is a city located in Kent County, Delaware. Harrington has a 2025 population of 3,914. Harrington is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,778 in 2020.

The average household income in Harrington is $75,495 with a poverty rate of 10.85%. The median age in Harrington is 30.7 years: 32.4 years for males, and 28.7 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Harrington includes 72.75% White, 13.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,768	72.75%
Black or African American	524	13.77%
Two or more races	390	10.25%
Asian	88	2.31%
Other race	35	0.92%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Harrington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Harrington's average per capita income is $40,792. Household income levels show a median of $72,606. The poverty rate stands at 10.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$92,125	-
Families	$90,958	$96,680
Households	$72,606	$75,495
Non Families	$46,154	$48,570

$40,792

Average Income

$72,606

Median Household Income

10.85%

Poverty Rate