Smyrna
Town in Kent County, Delaware

Smyrna is a town in Kent County, Delaware, with 12,883 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clayton, 1.9 miles SW.
- 12,883residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 1,990 / sq mipopulation density
- 19977ZIP code
About Smyrna
Smyrna is a town in Kent and New Castle counties in the U.S. state of Delaware. The section in Kent County is part of the Dover metropolitan statistical area while the portion in New Castle County is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2020, the population of the town is 12,883.
The international jurist John Bassett Moore was born in Smyrna, as were politicians Louis McLane and James Williams.
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Living in Smyrna
- Median household income
- $67,048
- Median home value
- $291,400
- Median rent
- $1,534/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Smyrna had 12,883 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,883 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,990 per sq mi (768 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smyrna at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 12,883 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.47 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2953° N, 75.6087° W |
| ZIP code | 19977 |
| Official website | smyrna.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1067310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smyrna
- Clayton1.9 mi SW
- Cheswold5.3 mi S
- Kenton5.6 mi SW
- Leipsic6.3 mi SE
- Townsend9.0 mi NW
- Hartly10.4 mi SW
- Dover10.4 mi SE
- Odessa11.5 mi N
- Middletown11.7 mi NW
- Rodney Village12.1 mi S
- Kent Acres12.3 mi SE
- Little Creek12.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Smyrna
What county is Smyrna in?
Smyrna is in Kent County, Delaware.
What is the population of Smyrna, DE?
12,883 people lived in Smyrna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smyrna, DE?
The ZIP code of Smyrna is 19977.
What is the elevation of Smyrna?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smyrna?
Clayton (1.9 mi), Cheswold (5.3 mi), Kenton (5.6 mi), Leipsic (6.3 mi), Townsend (9.0 mi).
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