Delaware City
City in New Castle County, Delaware
Delaware City is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, with 1,885 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Georges, 3.1 miles W.
- 1,885residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,013 / sq mipopulation density
- 19706ZIP code
About Delaware City
Delaware City is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 1,885 as of 2020. It is a small port town on the eastern terminus of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and is the location of the Forts Ferry Crossing to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island.
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Living in Delaware City
- Median household income
- $85,395
- Median home value
- $266,900
- Median rent
- $1,511/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Delaware City had 1,885 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,885 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi (391 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Delaware City at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,885 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5738° N, 75.5946° W |
| ZIP code | 19706 |
| Official website | delawarecity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1019730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Delaware City
- St. Georges3.1 mi W
- Port Penn4.1 mi S
- Bear5.5 mi NW
- Elsinboro, NJ5.8 mi SE
- Pennsville, NJ6.1 mi NE
- Salem, NJ6.5 mi E
- New Castle6.8 mi N
- Wilmington Manor7.8 mi N
- Glasgow8.4 mi W
- Hancocks Bridge, NJ8.6 mi SE
- Brookside8.7 mi NW
- Odessa8.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Delaware City
What county is Delaware City in?
Delaware City is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Delaware City, DE?
1,885 people lived in Delaware City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Delaware City, DE?
The ZIP code of Delaware City is 19706.
What is the elevation of Delaware City?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Delaware City?
St. Georges (3.1 mi), Port Penn (4.1 mi), Bear (5.5 mi), Elsinboro (5.8 mi), Pennsville (6.1 mi).
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