Townsend
Town in New Castle County, Delaware
Townsend is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, with 2,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Middletown, 2.7 miles N.
- 2,717residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 2,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 19734ZIP code
About Townsend
Townsend is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Townsend had a population of 2,717. The center of population of Delaware is located in Townsend.
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Living in Townsend
- Median household income
- $153,000
- Median home value
- $465,100
- Median rent
- $1,193/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Townsend had 2,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,426 per sq mi (937 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Townsend at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | New Castle County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4048° N, 75.6991° W |
| ZIP code | 19734 |
| Official website | townsend.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1072510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Townsend
- Middletown2.7 mi N
- Odessa4.1 mi NE
- Smyrna9.0 mi SE
- Cecilton, MD9.0 mi W
- Clayton9.7 mi S
- Port Penn9.9 mi NE
- Chesapeake City, MD10.4 mi NW
- Galena, MD10.4 mi SW
- St. Georges11.0 mi N
- Kenton12.4 mi S
- Millington, MD12.5 mi SW
- Delaware City12.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Townsend
What county is Townsend in?
Townsend is in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the population of Townsend, DE?
2,717 people lived in Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Townsend, DE?
The ZIP code of Townsend is 19734.
What is the elevation of Townsend?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Townsend?
Middletown (2.7 mi), Odessa (4.1 mi), Smyrna (9.0 mi), Cecilton (9.0 mi), Clayton (9.7 mi).
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