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Felton, DE

Founded 1861Kent CountyElev. 17 m
Population
1,129
Median home
$276,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Felton

With about 1,129 residents, Felton is one of Delaware's notable places. Felton was founded in 1861 and sits in Kent County. The median age is 46.3 and the median household income is $62,000. Homes carry a median value of $276,800, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,129
Median age
46.3
Median household income
$62,000
Per-capita income
$39,727
Poverty rate
7.4%
High-school grad or higher
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
24.6 min
Work from home
10.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Black15.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.7%
Service21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving20.1%
Sales & office17.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$276,800
Median gross rent
$884/mo
Owner-occupied
65.6%
Median year built
1995
Households
564
Avg. household size
2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Felton has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 high.

Lake Forest High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lake Forest Central Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5
Lake Forest North Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% below national
Felton147
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Felton2,498
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 97% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Felton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Felton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kent County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Felton is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Felton was founded in 1861 and sits in Kent County. Elevation ~17 m.

Map of Felton
Felton, DE
Where Felton is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaFelton
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Felton Railroad StationCoursey, Thomas B., House
Notable people from Felton
James H. HughesGeorge TruittC. J. Faison
People searches in Felton
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Nearby cities
Camden (6 mi)Harrington (6 mi)Frederica (6 mi)Wyoming (7 mi)Magnolia (7 mi)Houston (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Felton, DE (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Felton, Delaware.

Donald Davis, 56
Felton · Kent County · 19943
AKA Donald E Davis, Donald E Davis J
James Hall, 65
Felton · Kent County · 19943
AKA James Hall Jr, James J Hall

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Felton — frequently asked

What is the population of Felton, Delaware?
Felton has a population of about 1,129, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Felton?
The median home value in Felton is $276,800, and the median gross rent is $884/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Felton safe? What is the crime rate?
Felton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 147 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Felton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Felton?
Felton has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Felton?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Felton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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