Harrington is a city located in Kent County Delaware. Harrington has a 2024 population of 3,887. Harrington is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.89% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harrington was:
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% |
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 | 1,587 | 2.4 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 714 | 1.05 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Married | 579 | 3.96 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 155 | 2.89 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Male | 139 | 2.24 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 294 | 12.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 216 | 9.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 325 | 14.02% |
| High School Graduate | 784 | 33.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 1.81% |
| Some College | 497 | 21.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,607 | 1,486 | 283 |
| Black | 400 | 348 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 204 | 175 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 179 | 79 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 52 |
| Other Race | 35 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $8,320 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,892 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,798 | $64,375 | $29,626 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,792 | $63,647 | $37,799 |
| Some College | $40,402 | $63,945 | $38,101 |
$40,792
Average Earnings
$63,647
Average Male
$37,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.89% of Harrington residents speak only English, while 14.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,676 | 260 | 9.72% |
| Asian | 88 | 77 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 409 | 41 | 10.02% |
| Black | 524 | 35 | 6.68% |
10.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.17%
Male Poverty Rate
10.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harrington is Asian, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harrington is Black, with 6.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.74% |
| High School | 17.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.9% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.93% |
| Female Employed | 8.81% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,958 | $96,680 |
| Households | $72,606 | $75,495 |
| Married Families | $92,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,154 | $48,570 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
320
Number of Veterans
298
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 99 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 13.52% |
| Black | 60 | 13.67% |
| Other Race | 13 | 37.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.5%
Labor Force Participation
76%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
57.53%
Born in Harrington
94.66%
Native Born
5.34%
Foreign Born
3.02%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
94.66% of Harrington residents were born in the United States, with 57.53% having been born in Delaware. 3.02% 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 | 4,024 | 28 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 3,996 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,969 | 27 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 3,942 | 28 | 0.72% |
| 2025 | 3,914 | 27 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 3,887 | 27 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,860 | 48 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 3,812 | 24 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 3,788 | 10 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 3,778 | 123 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 3,655 | 8 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 3,647 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 3,655 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 3,672 | -12 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 3,684 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 3,694 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,695 | 41 | 1.12% |
| 2012 | 3,654 | 42 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 3,612 | 40 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 3,572 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,174 | -850 | -21.12% |