Townsend, DE Demographics

A map of Townsend's Population by Race

Townsend, Delaware had a population of 2,717 in 2020. It was 53.8% White, 31.5% Black, 1.5% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Townsend, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is the 34th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Townsend's White Population

1,462 residents of Townsend identify as White, or 53.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #53 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more White than neighboring Middletown (49.6% White), and Smyrna (48.9% White). Townsend is less White than neighboring Odessa (78.4% White), Clayton (55.1% White), and Port Penn (87.7% White).

Townsend's Black Population

857 residents of Townsend identify as Black, or 31.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Townsend slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #11 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Black than neighboring Middletown (30.5% Black), Odessa (9.8% Black), Clayton (29.9% Black), and Port Penn (1.9% Black). Townsend is less Black than neighboring Smyrna (34.9% Black).

Townsend's Asian Population

40 residents of Townsend identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Asian than neighboring Odessa (0.3% Asian), Clayton (1.1% Asian), and Port Penn (0% Asian). Townsend is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (5.6% Asian), and Smyrna (1.7% Asian).

Townsend's Hispanic Population

163 residents of Townsend identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Hispanic than neighboring Odessa (5.5% Hispanic), and Port Penn (3.7% Hispanic). Townsend is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (8.9% Hispanic), Clayton (7.4% Hispanic), and Smyrna (7.8% Hispanic).

Townsend's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Townsend identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (0.7% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Port Penn (0% Native American/Other). Townsend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Odessa (1.1% Native American/Other), and Smyrna (1% Native American/Other).

Townsend's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Townsend identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Townsend roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Townsend is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Townsend is more Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (4.7% Multiracial), Odessa (4.9% Multiracial), Clayton (5.8% Multiracial), and Smyrna (5.6% Multiracial). Townsend is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Penn (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.