Townsend, DE

Townsend, Delaware

Townsend, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 25 miles S of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 47 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 346 people people live in Townsend.

The People and Families of Townsend

In Townsend, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Townsend had a median family income of $48,875.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,000) in Townsend than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Townsend Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Townsend, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Townsend, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Townsend Almanac

Townsend Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Townsend Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Townsend residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Townsend, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Townsend Colleges

(List of All Delaware Colleges)

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