Categories in Townsend, Delaware
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Townsend, Delaware
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings | 65 | 26 years |
| General contractors | 31 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 24 | 23 years |
| Other construction | 24 | 29 years |
| Religion | 22 | 37 years |
| Car repair | 22 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 22 | 20 years |
| Landscaping | 19 | 27 years |
| General cleaning services | 16 | 19 years |
| Restaurants | 15 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 13 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 12 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 12 | 34 years |
| Public parks | 12 | 42 years |
| Education | 12 | 40 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 12 | 23 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 11 | 32 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 11 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 11 | — |
Townsend, Delaware Facts
| Area | 1.1 mi² |
| Population | 2,183 |
| Male Population | 1,085 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,098 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +86.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.1% |
| Median Age | 31 years (Male: 30.5, Female: 31.4) |
| Area Codes | 302 |
| Neighborhoods | Odessa National, Spring Creek, Odessa Heights, Townsend Station, Townsend Village |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 39.39511, -75.69160 |
| Zip Codes | 19734 |
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Townsend, Delaware Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,170 | 1,557 | 1,914 | 2,106 | 2,183 |
| Population Density | 1,101.9 / mi² | 1,466.4 / mi² | 1,802.6 / mi² | 1,983.5 / mi² | 2,056 / mi² |
Townsend, Delaware Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend, Delaware | +80% | +35.3% | +10% |
| Delaware | +78.8% | +42.3% | +21.1% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Townsend, Delaware Median Age
Median Age: 31 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend, Delaware | 31 yrs | 31.4 yrs | 30.5 yrs |
| Delaware | 39 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 37.5 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Townsend, Delaware Population Density
Population Density: 2,056 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend, Delaware | 2,183 | 1.062 sq mi | 2,056 / mi² |
| Delaware | 955,582 | 2,488.7 sq mi | 384 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Townsend, Delaware Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Townsend, Delaware
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Townsend, Delaware
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Townsend, Delaware
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Townsend, Delaware CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend, Delaware | 40,237 tn | 18.43 tn | 37,896 tons/mi² |
| Delaware | 14,121,836 tn | 14.78 tn | 5,674.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 40,237 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 37,896 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/17 | 9:47 PM | 4.1 | 31.3 km | 9,870 m | 9km ENE of Dover, Delaware | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/97 | 3:44 AM | 3 | 96.2 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/90 | 1:34 AM | 3.2 | 20.6 km | 10,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
| 4/23/84 | 1:36 AM | 4.2 | 81.5 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 4/19/84 | 4:54 AM | 3 | 79.4 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 3/11/80 | 6:00 AM | 3.7 | 98.3 km | 5,000 m | Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 3/5/80 | 5:06 PM | 3.5 | 99.2 km | 5,000 m | Greater Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/78 | 7:25 PM | 3 | 95.4 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 7/16/78 | 6:39 AM | 3.1 | 76.6 km | 5,000 m | Pennsylvania | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/73 | 8:21 AM | 3.8 | 41.8 km | 14,000 m | New Jersey | usgs.gov |
Townsend, Delaware
Townsend is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 2,049 at the 2010 census, an increase of 492.2% from 2000. The center of population of Delaware is located in Townsend.
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