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Kent County

Population in 2011: 3,574. Population change since 2000: +12.6%
 

Males: 1,619  (45.3%)
Females: 1,955  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  33.0 years
Delaware median age:  0.0 years

Zip codes: 19952.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,246 (it was $30,945 in 2000)
Harrington:

$44,246
Delaware:

$56,860
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,375

Harrington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $149,230 (it was $79,000 in 2000)
Harrington:

$149,230
Delaware:

$249,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $149,553; Detached houses: $162,965; Townhouses or other attached units: $162,781; In 2-unit structures: $144,694; Mobile homes: $60,222

Median gross rent in 2009: $539.

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  • White alone - 2,381 (66.8%)
  • Black alone - 822 (23.1%)
  • Hispanic - 183 (5.1%)
  • Two or more races - 130 (3.6%)
  • Asian alone - 27 (0.8%)
  • American Indian alone - 15 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.08%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 1 (0.03%)

Races in Harrington detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Harrington: 91.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (15.0%), English (14.1%), German (11.0%), United States (9.6%), Italian (4.3%), Dutch (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 63 feet

Land area: 2.00 square miles.

Population density: 1787 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Harrington:

  • High school or higher: 74.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Harrington city:

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 51.8%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

70 residents are foreign born (0.9% Latin America, 0.7% Europe, 0.5% Asia).

This city:  2.2%
Delaware:  5.7%



According to our research of Delaware and other state lists there were 35 registered sex offenders living in Harrington, Delaware as of December 21, 2012.
The ratio of number of residents in Harrington to the number of sex offenders is 101 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $668 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $494 (0.4%)
Harrington satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (48.8 miles , pop. 56,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (61.9 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (77.7 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Houston, DE (1.9 miles ), Farmington, DE (2.0 miles) , Felton, DE (2.4 miles ), Riverview, DE (2.8 miles ), Milford, DE (2.8 miles ), Viola, DE (2.9 miles) , Greenwood, DE (2.9 miles ), Frederica, DE (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $59,300
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $56,600
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $54,400
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $88,400
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $65,300
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $91,000
  • 2005: 16 buildings, average cost: $103,400
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $84,000
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $99,100
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 2009: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.92 N, Longitude: 75.57 W

Area code: 302

Harrington household income distribution Harrington home values distribution


 

Crime in Harrington by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 22351433212
per 100,000 62.061.194.3155.731.0122.291.690.257.727.955.6
Robberies 03234146785
per 100,000 0.091.762.893.4123.930.5122.1180.4202.0223.5139.0
Assaults 161316917202129311522
per 100,000 496.1397.4502.7280.3526.5610.9641.0871.9894.4419.0611.5
Burglaries 19231521304246541014047
per 100,000 589.1703.1471.3654.0929.11282.81404.21623.62914.01117.31306.3
Thefts 8991100112937472102125101121
per 100,000 2759.72782.03141.73488.02880.12260.22197.83066.73606.52821.23363.0
Auto thefts 2591010576663
per 100,000 62.0152.9282.8311.4309.7152.7213.7180.4173.1167.683.4
Arson 00000100000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.030.50.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 298.8321.5367.9409.7364.1412.3431.8539.4633.6369.4431.5

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Crime in Harrington detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 11 (10 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.78
Delaware average:

2.51

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Harrington, Delaware accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.6%
Delaware:

6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +731 (+29.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (22%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (12%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Harrington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Delaware state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/27/1967, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the Harrington city center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/31/1992, a category F2 tornado 7.2 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Harrington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Delaware state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 40.8 miles away from Harrington center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kent County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Harrington topographic map

Birthplace of: Bryan Robinson (gridiron football) - Player of and football.


Hospitals/medical centers near Harrington:

  • BAYHEALTH - KENT GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; DOVER, DE)
  • NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 20 miles away; SEAFORD, DE)
  • BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; LEWES, DE)

Political contributions by individuals in Harrington, DE

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Harrington:

  • Delaware State University (about 18 miles; Dover, DE; Full-time enrollment: 3,113)
  • Delaware Technical and Community College-Owens (about 19 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 2,382)
  • Salisbury University (about 41 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 7,211)
  • Cumberland County College (about 46 miles; Vineland, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,365)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 50 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 4,552)
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 50 miles; Princess Anne, MD; FT enrollment: 3,829)
  • Wilmington University (about 51 miles; New Castle, DE; FT enrollment: 4,279)

Public elementary/middle schools in Harrington:

See full list of schools located in Harrington, School District: LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Harrington:

  • HARRINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $165,467; Location: 110 CENTER STREET; 20,631 books; 680 audio materials; 1,878 video materials; 31 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 48 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Harrington: Harrington Fire Company Incorporated Station 50 (A), Harrington Police Department (B), Harrington City Hall (C), Harrington Public Library (D), Harrington Senior Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Harrington include: Independent Bible Fellowship Church (A), Harrington Baptist Church (B), Bernadettes Catholic Church (C), Calvary Wesleyan Church (D), Asbury United Methodist Church (E), Dover Miracle Revival Church (F), Trinity United Methodist Church (G), Metropolitan United Methodist Church (H), Saint Paul American Methodist Episcopal Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Harrington Historical Society Museum (110 Fleming Street).

Hotels: Super 8 Motel of Harrington (Routes 13 & 14), AmericInn Lodge & Suite (1259 Corn Crib Rd), Super 8 Harrington de (17010 South Dupont), Holiday Inn Exp Ste Harrington (17271 South Dupont Highway), AmericInn Motel & Suites (1259 Corn Crib Rd).

Court: Delaware State Justice of Peace Courts Court 6 Fax (35 Cams Fortune Way).

 
Kent County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.1. This is about average.
City:

32.1
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.44. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.44
U.S.:

9.59
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00479. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00479
U.S.:

0.05221

Drinking water stations with addresses in Harrington and their reported violations in the past:

DELAWARE STATE FAIR (Population served: 3452, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2005 and JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-30-2005), St Public Notif issued (JUN-30-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-22-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2003 and SEP-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (AUG-29-2003), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-29-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-09-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2002 and DEC-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-07-2002), St Public Notif issued (OCT-07-2002), St Compliance achieved (OCT-21-2002)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (SEP-23-1999), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-23-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-14-1998)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-1997 and DEC-1997, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (APR-16-1998)
  • 3 other older health violations
HARRINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 3174, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-1997 and DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (DEC-15-1997), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-1997), St Compliance achieved (DEC-24-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and AUG-02-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and AUG-16-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-16-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and DEC-13-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2000), Fed Compliance achieved (DEC-13-2000)
WHITE OAK MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 78, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and AUG-15-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-15-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JAN-09-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-24-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (JAN-09-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and JUL-10-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-30-2000), Fed FAO issued (FEB-14-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2001)
HARRINGTON MOOSE LODGE 534 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform

Drinking water stations with addresses in Harrington that have no violations reported:

  • SHELLS LEARNING CENTER III (Population served: 83, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.2%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.2% for Black residents, 10.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.9% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 31.2% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Delaware:  0.0 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.6%
Whole state:  -1.$%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.4%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Harrington, DE


Harrington compared to Delaware state average:

Harrington, Delaware environmental map by EPA

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  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Harrington (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Wyoming: Harrington Branch at 7 Commerce Street, branch established on 1888/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $288.5 mil, Deposits: $230.3 mil, headquarters in Wyoming, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Wyoming Financial Corporation
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Harrington Branch at 1 Clark Street, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Harrington, Delaware:

  • Americinn Lodge & Suites, 1259 Corn Crib Rd, Harrington, DE 19952 , Phone: (302) 398-3900, Fax: (302) 398-4300
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 17271 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE 19952 , Phone: (302) 398-8800, Fax: (302) 398-8260
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Harrington, Delaware

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Harrington travel time to work - commute
Harrington mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (33%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (29%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (9%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Kent County Delaware:


2008 Presidential Election results in Kent County Delaware:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Harrington (based on Kent County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 32.11%
Here32.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchJewish
Adherents31.9%26.0%4.8%4.2%3.9%
Congregations3.7%26.6%1.8%4.6%0.9%
NameAssemblies of GodAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA The Wesleyan ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionOther
Adherents3.9%3.3%2.9%2.5%16.6%
Congregations1.8%2.8%4.6%4.6%48.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
Kent County:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Kent County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
This county:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 52
Kent County:

3.43 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 73
Here:

4.81 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.9%
Delaware:

9.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Kent County:

31.2%
State:

27.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$3,365$40,3800$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,272$27,2649$5,694
Police Protection - Officers 10$34,348$41,2180$0
Police - Other 1$3,188$38,2560$0
Fire - Other 2$5,048$30,2880$0
Streets and Highways 3$10,671$42,6840$0
Sewerage 2$6,215$37,2900$0
Parks and Recreation 1$4,058$48,6963$2,214
Water Supply 3$10,671$42,6840$0
Local Libraries 2$5,668$34,0082$3,188
Other and Unallocable 1$2,608$31,2960$0
Totals for Government 27$88,112$39,16114$11,096

Harrington government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $698,000 ($195.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $176,000 ($49.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $141,000 ($39.45)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $819,000 ($229.16)
    Sewerage: $403,000 ($112.76)
    Central Staff Services: $291,000 ($81.42)
    Water Utilities: $205,000 ($57.36)
    Financial Administration: $194,000 ($54.28)
    Parks and Recreation: $166,000 ($46.45)
    Libraries: $156,000 ($43.65)
    Solid Waste Management: $147,000 ($41.13)
    Regular Highways: $119,000 ($33.30)
    Local Fire Protection: $78,000 ($21.82)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $60,000 ($16.79)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $35,000 ($9.79)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $65,000 ($18.19)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $41,000 ($11.47)
    Education: $37,000 ($10.35)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($41.41)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $453,000 ($126.75)
    Fines and Forfeits: $288,000 ($80.58)
    Donations From Private Sources: $45,000 ($12.59)
    Rents: $26,000 ($7.27)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($3.08)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,312,000 ($926.69)
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,264,000 ($913.26)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $100,000 ($27.98)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $261,000 ($73.03)
    Regular Highways: $78,000 ($21.82)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $735,000 ($205.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $322,000 ($90.10)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $41,000 ($11.47)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $240,000 ($67.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $186,000 ($52.04)
    Public Welfare: $112,000 ($31.34)
    All Other: $48,000 ($13.43)
    Education: $41,000 ($11.47)
  • Tax - Property: $885,000 ($247.62)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $149,000 ($41.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,207,000 ($337.72)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $138,000 ($38.61)

8.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,636 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.47%
Delaware average:

6.10%

0.21% of residents moved from foreign countries ($838 average AGI)
Kent County:

0.21%
Delaware average:

0.14%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Castle County, DE  1.92% ($46,984 average AGI)
from Philadelphia County, PA  0.19% ($43,981)
from Caroline County, MD  0.16% ($32,667)


6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,085 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.54%
Delaware average:

5.32%

0.29% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,231 average AGI)
Kent County:

0.29%
Delaware average:

0.10%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to New Castle County, DE  1.09% ($41,164 average AGI)
to Philadelphia County, PA  0.10% ($33,481)
to Caroline County, MD  0.07% ($26,421)

Strongest AM radio stations in Harrington:

  • WJWL (900 AM; 11 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WYUS (930 AM; 1 kW; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBF (1600 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, DE; Owner: DIAMOND STATE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDOV (1410 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Harrington:

  • WAFL (97.7 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXPZ (101.3 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WTDK (107.1 FM; FEDERALSBURG, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WRDX (94.7 FM; DOVER, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRTX (91.7 FM; DOVER, DE; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV OF THE C/WEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WGBG (98.5 FM; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WDSD (92.9 FM; SMYRNA, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WXJN (105.9 FM; LEWES, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W261AE (100.1 FM; CAMDEN, DE; Owner: FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Harrington:

  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEVD-LP (Channel 27; DOVER, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE)
  • W14CM (Channel 14; DOVER, DE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Harrington, Delaware:
  • Fatal accident count: 7
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 12
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Delaware average:
  • Fatal accident count: 65
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 101
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 30
  • Fatalities: 70
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 171
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8

Harrington fatal accident list:

Jan 11, 2004 07:30 PM, Cr432, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 8, 2000 07:11 AM, Us-13 @ Sr-14 Sb, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 2
Sep 21, 1998 06:26 PM, Mlfrd-Harngton Hwy, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 23, 1987 10:18 AM, 5sb, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
May 29, 1983 03:50 PM, 60, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 5, 1977 06:43 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 17, 1975 10:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 10,606
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,072
Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic: 13,181

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Harrington)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Rt 430 1/2 Mi E Rt 13 (Lat: 38.946222 Lon: -75.562972), Call Sign: KGE482, Licensee ID: L00003405
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.2200 MHz, 47.3400 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/19/1998, Expiration Date: 07/28/2003, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2003
    Registrant: State Of Delaware, 801 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904-2407, Phone: (302) 739-9648
  • 332 Weiner Avenue (Lat: 38.931222 Lon: -75.578250), Call Sign: KGG452, Licensee ID: L00322432
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.6400 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/11/2001, Expiration Date: 12/04/2011
    Registrant: Satterfield & Ryan Inc, Harrington, DE 19952, Phone: (302) 398-8012
  • Lat: 38.876222 Lon: -75.620472, Call Sign: WPTY526
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/2002, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012, Certifier: Paul R Ranalli Mr.
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Faifield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • 15994 Dupont Hwy (Lat: 38.941028 Lon: -75.564806), Call Sign: WQFJ757
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 456.362 MHz, 451.712 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/01/2006, Expiration Date: 08/01/2016, Certifier: Dennis Farmer
    Registrant: United Parcel Service, 911 Grade Lane Bldg. 1 Rm. 203, Louisville, KY 40213, Phone: (502) 359-1402, Fax: (502) 359-1700, Email:
  • Lat: 38.916944 Lon: -75.571111, Call Sign: WQHI824
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.925 MHz, 452.050 MHz, 461.725 MHz, 451.900 MHz, 464.225 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/08/2007, Expiration Date: 08/08/2017, Certifier: Patricia B Key
    Registrant: Magnum Electronics, Inc., 913 Horsepond Road, Dover, DE 19901, Phone: (302) 734-9250, Fax: (302) 734-1056, Email:
  • Hammond Town Rd, Hammond Town Rd Rr Crossing @ Rr Mp Dv66.85 (Lat: 38.887500 Lon: -75.575556), Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.9 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WQJM290, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.475 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2008, Expiration Date: 10/30/2018, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St., Ne Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Harrington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Harrington)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED3$174,0572$95,4557$148,5511$99,2201$91,1801$41,250
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$144,8100$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$124,1251$68,3206$147,4721$18,7700$02$51,270
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$04$177,2800$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$155,6700$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0430.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$147,6201$88,880
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0430.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 57
  • Hazardous Condition: 28
  • Service Call: 5
  • Good Intent Call: 8

Incident types - Harrington


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Harrington, DE

Most common first names in Harrington, DE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William7573.6 years
John6371.1 years
Mary6078.8 years
James3971.2 years
George3469.5 years
Harry3373.5 years
Charles3374.1 years
Anna2785.3 years
Robert2776.0 years
Margaret2776.4 years
Most common last names in Harrington, DE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3973.4 years
Brown3676.6 years
Minner2276.5 years
Messick2070.2 years
Hopkins1974.6 years
Dill1882.2 years
Taylor1878.2 years
Scott1674.2 years
Baker1677.4 years
Johnson1674.3 years
Businesses in Harrington, DE
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1La-Z-Boy1
AmericInn1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Arby's1McDonald's1
Domino's Pizza1Rite Aid1
Dunkin Donuts1Subway1
FedEx1Super 81
GNC1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS2
Hardee's1Walgreens1
Holiday Inn1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Anthony R. Moyer (1)
  • Nikki Sparacino (1)
  • Glenn M. Sharp (1)
  • Paul Gaudron (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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