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Harrington, DE

Kent CountyElev. 19 m
Population
3,805
Median home
$222,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Harrington

Harrington is home to roughly 3,805 residents. Harrington sits in Kent County. The median age is 30.7 and the median household income is $72,606. Homes carry a median value of $222,100, and about 63% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.3%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,805
Median age
30.7
Median household income
$72,606
Per-capita income
$31,534
Poverty rate
10.9%
High-school grad or higher
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
9.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black13.8%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Service38%
Management, business, science & arts30.7%
Sales & office19.2%
Production, transportation & material moving6.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$222,100
Median gross rent
$1,136/mo
Owner-occupied
62.6%
Median year built
1969
Households
1,587
Avg. household size
2.4

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Harrington has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading52%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chipman (W.T.) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lake Forest South Elementary SchoolElementary
Delaware Early Childhood CenterGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Harrington312
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 65% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime7% below national
Harrington1,822
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Harrington sits in Kent County. Elevation ~19 m.

Map of Harrington
Harrington, DE
Where Harrington is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaHarrington
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Stephen's P.E. ChurchSt. Paul A.M.E. Church
Notable people from Harrington
Samuel WhiteAnnie ArnielBryan RobinsonNapoleon B. Thistlewood
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Nearby cities
Houston (4 mi)Felton (6 mi)Milford (8 mi)Frederica (8 mi)Greenwood (8 mi)Ellendale (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Harrington, DE (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Harrington, Delaware.

Mark B Baker, 28
Harrington · Kent County · 19952
AKA Mark Baker
Anthony Torres, 40
Harrington · Forsyth County · 19952
Kristopher D Greene, 36
Harrington · Kent County · 19952
AKA D Greene, Daniel Greene
William James Jackson Iii, 51
Harrington · 19952
AKA Jumpy Jackson, William Jackson
William James Iii Jackson, 51
Harrington · Pasquotank County · 19952
William D Smith J, 35
Harrington · Kent County · 19952
AKA William Smith, William D Smith
Michael Wilson, 54
Harrington · Kent County · 19952
AKA X Mike, Michael F Wilson
James Baker, 42
Harrington · Kent County · 19952
AKA James B Baker, James D Baker

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

Harrington — frequently asked

What is the population of Harrington, Delaware?
Harrington has a population of about 3,805, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Harrington?
The median home value in Harrington is $222,100, and the median gross rent is $1,136/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Harrington safe? What is the crime rate?
Harrington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 312 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Harrington 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 Harrington?
Harrington has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Harrington?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Harrington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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