Youngest Cities in Delaware
Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the youngest cities in Delaware based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Kenton leads the ranking with a value of 14.1 years and a population of 362.
The top three cities are Kenton (14.1 years), Ellendale (15.6 years), and Newark (22.0 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Delaware.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kenton | 14.1 years | 362 |
| #2 | Ellendale | 15.6 years | 675 |
| #3 | Newark | 22.0 years | 30,309 |
| #4 | Dover Base Housing | 25.5 years | 3,026 |
| #5 | Frederica | 27.8 years | 972 |
| #6 | Newport | 27.8 years | 1,209 |
| #7 | Lincoln | 28.4 years | 1,639 |
| #8 | Kent Acres | 29.9 years | 2,540 |
| #9 | Laurel | 30.0 years | 4,043 |
| #10 | Georgetown | 30.3 years | 7,456 |
| #11 | Harrington | 30.7 years | 3,805 |
| #12 | Rodney Village | 31.0 years | 1,318 |
| #13 | Rising Sun-Lebanon | 31.9 years | 4,195 |
| #14 | Greenwood | 32.4 years | 1,800 |
| #15 | Woodside | 33.3 years | 309 |
| #16 | Elsmere | 33.6 years | 6,189 |
| #17 | Smyrna | 34.3 years | 13,031 |
| #18 | Delmar | 34.7 years | 2,386 |
| #19 | Dover | 35.1 years | 39,491 |
| #20 | Brookside | 35.5 years | 15,262 |
| #21 | Blades | 35.9 years | 1,055 |
| #22 | Camden | 35.9 years | 4,011 |
| #23 | Frankford | 36.0 years | 883 |
| #24 | Townsend | 36.2 years | 2,792 |
| #25 | Clayton | 36.5 years | 4,086 |
| #26 | Wilmington | 37.0 years | 71,124 |
| #27 | Wyoming | 37.5 years | 1,789 |
| #28 | Dagsboro | 37.7 years | 1,350 |
| #29 | Pike Creek Valley | 38.3 years | 11,992 |
| #30 | Middletown | 38.4 years | 24,071 |
| #31 | Farmington | 38.5 years | 218 |
| #32 | Bear | 39.4 years | 22,604 |
| #33 | Leipsic | 39.5 years | 182 |
| #34 | Edgemoor | 40.0 years | 6,671 |
| #35 | Delaware City | 40.2 years | 1,976 |
| #36 | Claymont | 40.5 years | 9,543 |
| #37 | Wilmington Manor | 41.1 years | 8,030 |
| #38 | Woodside East | 41.2 years | 1,680 |
| #39 | Seaford | 41.3 years | 8,255 |
| #40 | Milford | 41.4 years | 12,193 |
| #41 | Millsboro | 41.4 years | 7,152 |
| #42 | Little Creek | 41.5 years | 231 |
| #43 | Bellefonte | 41.9 years | 1,507 |
| #44 | St. Georges | 41.9 years | 1,564 |
| #45 | Odessa | 42.0 years | 392 |
| #46 | Glasgow | 42.4 years | 16,095 |
| #47 | Highland Acres | 42.9 years | 3,661 |
| #48 | Hartly | 43.2 years | 160 |
| #49 | Hockessin | 45.2 years | 13,608 |
| #50 | Houston | 46.0 years | 456 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the youngest in Delaware?
Kenton ranks #1 for youngest cities in Delaware with a value of 14.1 years and a population of 362.
How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Delaware?
There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Delaware. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Delaware compare to other states for youngest cities?
You can compare Delaware's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.