Townsend, Delaware

Townsend, Delaware
House on Main Street
Location of Townsend in New Castle County, Delaware.
Townsend
Location within the state of Delaware
Townsend
Townsend (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°23′42″N 75°41′30″W / 39.39500°N 75.69167°W / 39.39500; -75.69167
Country United States
State Delaware
CountyNew Castle
Incorporated1885
Government
  MayorScott Lobdell, P.E.
Area
  Total
1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2)
  Land1.04 sq mi (2.68 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,717
  Density2,622.59/sq mi (1,012.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19734
Area code302
FIPS code10-72510
GNIS feature ID214755
Websitetownsend.delaware.gov

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.