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Townsend, DE

Founded 1885New Castle CountyElev. 20 m
Population
2,792
Median home
$433,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Townsend

Townsend is home to roughly 2,792 residents. Townsend was founded in 1885 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 36.2 and the median household income is $153,083. Homes carry a median value of $433,400, and about 93% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (43%). Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,792
Median age
36.2
Median household income
$153,083
Per-capita income
$43,805
Poverty rate
1.9%
High-school grad or higher
97.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
33.3 min
Work from home
28%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black43%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.3%
Sales & office21.4%
Production, transportation & material moving18.2%
Service10.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$433,400
Median gross rent
$1,208/mo
Owner-occupied
93.3%
Median year built
2006
Households
773
Avg. household size
3.61

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

Education

Schools

Townsend has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle.

Cantwells Bridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Old State Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Spring Meadow Early Childhood CenterElementary
Townsend Early Childhood CenterElementary
Townsend Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Odessa High SchoolGrades 9–11

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Townsend0
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2022
2022–2023
property crime71% below national
Townsend563
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 211% higher than 2022
2022–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Townsend is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Townsend was founded in 1885 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~20 m.

Map of Townsend
Townsend, DE
Where Townsend is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Vandyke--Heath HouseTaylor's Bridge School
Notable people from Townsend
David P. BucksonAngelo BlacksonSonicFoxHappy Townsend
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Nearby cities
Middletown (3 mi)Odessa (4 mi)Smyrna (9 mi)Clayton (10 mi)Delaware (13 mi)Cheswold (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Townsend, DE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Townsend, Delaware.

Daniel R Clarkson, 66
Townsend · New Castle County · 19734
AKA Dan Clarkson, Daniel Clarkson

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

Townsend — frequently asked

What is the population of Townsend, Delaware?
Townsend has a population of about 2,792, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Townsend?
The median home value in Townsend is $433,400, and the median gross rent is $1,208/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Townsend safe? What is the crime rate?
Townsend Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Townsend face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Townsend?
Townsend has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Townsend?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Townsend. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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