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Townsend is a town in New Castle County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area.
The community was named after Samuel Townsend, landowner.
The latitude of Townsend is 39.395N. The longitude is -75.691W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 66 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 355.
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$47,500National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Townsend demographic reports
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10% of Townsend residents report German ancestry, and 24% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Townsend ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Townsend was $17,671, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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15% of Townsend residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Townsend, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $441. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $889.
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New Castle County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Townsend political report.
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The average commute time for Townsend workers is 35 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
