List of towns and cities in New Castle County, Delaware

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New Castle County is located in the northern part of the state of Delaware with a diverse mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas. The county boasts several attractions, including the Wilmington and Western Railroad, the Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, and Bellevue State Park. For history enthusiasts, landmarks such as the Old Swedes Church and Fort Christina State Park are worth exploring. Additionally, the county is known for hosting the annual Italian Festival and Delaware Shakespeare Festival. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant community, New Castle County offers a variety of experiences for visitors and residents alike.

New Castle County (DE) Statistics

Population5,285
Area3 sq mi
Density1,762 /sq mi
Altitude7 ft
Median Household Income$68,058
Poverty rate11%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)38%

Environmental risk in New Castle County, DE

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityRelatively Moderate
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively High
Hurricane RiskRelatively Moderate
Ice Storm RiskRelatively High
Landslide RiskRelatively Moderate
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskVery High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

New Castle County administration contact details

New Castle County administration contact details
Address 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720
County seat Wilmington
Phone number 302-395-5555
Email address [email protected]
Official website https://www.newcastlede.gov
County clerk Lisa M. Brown
County fiscal officer Michael Coupe
County permits office or building department contact details 302-395-5400, [email protected]
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in New Castle County:

  • WILMINGTON

    Wilmington is a City in New Castle county with -75 000 inhabitants.

  • NEWARK

    Newark is a City in New Castle county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • MIDDLETOWN

    Middletown is a Town in New Castle county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • ELSMERE

    Elsmere is a Town in New Castle county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • NEW CASTLE

    New Castle is a City in New Castle county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • TOWNSEND

    Townsend is a Town in New Castle county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • DELAWARE CITY

    Delaware City is a City in New Castle county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • BELLEFONTE

    Bellefonte is a Town in New Castle county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • NEWPORT

    Newport is a Town in New Castle county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • ARDEN

    Arden is a Village in New Castle county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ODESSA

    Odessa is a Town in New Castle county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ARDENTOWN

    Ardentown is a Village in New Castle county with -500 inhabitants.

  • ARDENCROFT

    Ardencroft is a Village in New Castle county with -500 inhabitants.

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