Harrington, Delaware
City · Population 3,934 · #15 in Delaware
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About Harrington
Set in the central part of Delaware, Harrington is a small town with an estimated population of 3,934.
Harrington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,446 residents per square mile.
📰 Harrington News Today
- State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Whiteleysburg Road in Harrington Delaware State Police (.gov) · Jul 14
- Obituary for Donald Lee "Donnie" Parker Pippin Funeral Home · Aug 14
- UPDATE: 34-year-old killed in Harrington crash WBOC TV · Aug 1
- Police ID man who was struck, killed by vehicle in Delaware NBC10 Philadelphia · Jul 15
- Two injured, one flown to trauma center after rollover crash near Harrington WDEL · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harrington Unique
- A top-25 city in Delaware by population (#15 of 57 incorporated places).
- Home to 1.3% of Delaware's city-dwelling population.
- Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Harrington
- Derby's Bar & Restaurant
- Pizza King — pizza
- Rudy's Diner
- China King — chinese
- Main Street Cafe — american
- Stone's Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Harrington Tower Railroad Museum · Museum
- The Greater Harrington Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harrington
- Harrington Little League reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Harrington
- Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
- Delaware Early Childhood Center
- Lake Forest South Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,934
Rank in state#15 of 57
Land area2.72 sq mi
Density1,446/sq mi
Coordinates38.9241, -75.5718