Population 14,326 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Townsend
Household size in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.18 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Townsend are large by national standards, averaging 3.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.96 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.7 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
Townsend is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 38.5, even as the national median rose. Only three of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Townsend as they are nationally: 11.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Townsend
Renters in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.7% of households in Townsend rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 23.1% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.7 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Townsend are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Townsend has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Delaware cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Townsend is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,477 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,633 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,593 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,715 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$238 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Townsend costs $1,715 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $238 a month from 2006–10, a 16% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Townsend
Bachelor's degrees in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Townsend as nationally: 36.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (42.3%). The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Townsend: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Townsend has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Delaware cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Townsend
| Period | Townsend | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Townsend has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Townsend compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend | 3.11 | 37.7 | 11.3% | 6.7% | 4.9% | 2003 | $1,715 | 36.6% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Pine Tree Corners | 3.21 | 50.5 | 17.4% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 1995 | $2,107 | 20.4% | 90.5% | 2.7% |
| Point Breeze | 2.96 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,076 | 25.7% | 96.7% | 1.9% |
| Odessa | 2.95 | 41.2 | 1.9% | 19.8% | 17.2% | 1990 | $971 | 47.6% | 97.0% | 0.5% |
| Middletown | 2.89 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 2003 | $1,650 | 47.2% | 96.6% | 5.5% |
| Smyrna Landing | 3.34 | 38.9 | 18.4% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 1985 | $1,156 | 11.9% | 80.7% | 11.2% |
| Warwick | 2.08 | 52.0 | 5.3% | 21.9% | 8.0% | 1977 | $998 | 31.7% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| Golts | 2.18 | 55.4 | 5.5% | 26.3% | 16.7% | 1973 | $1,198 | 21.4% | 74.6% | 6.6% |
| Port Penn | 2.98 | 45.4 | 9.4% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1994 | $1,603 | 28.4% | 97.9% | 5.8% |
| Smyrna | 2.85 | 38.1 | 16.4% | 17.6% | 9.0% | 1998 | $1,503 | 25.6% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| Clayton | 3.22 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 1999 | $1,474 | 26.6% | 89.9% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Townsend. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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