Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna: town in Delaware
About
Smyrna is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,023. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,163 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Smyrna
| Population | 12,163 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Kent County |
| Postal code | 19977 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.29% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.71% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2998,-75.6047 |
| Altitude | 33 feet / 10.1 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:47:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 17.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Smyrna is located at 39°17'59"N 75°36'17"W (39.2998300, -75.6046500).
Smyrna map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Smyrna increased by 17.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,023 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,486 | 4.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,667 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,849 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,095 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,248 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,323 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,515 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,593 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,813 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,163 | 2.88% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Smyrna
1Blackbird State Forest
502 Blackbird Forest Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, United States View details
Phone: +13026536505 | Website available
2Woodland beach
107 Woodland Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Smyrna
1Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
100 Sunnyside Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977, United States View details
Phone: +13022231000 | Website available
2Town of Smyrna (Town Hall)
27 S Market St, Smyrna, DE 19977 View details
Phone: +13026539231 | Website available
3Smyrna Town Hall
27 S Market St, Smyrna, DE 19977 View details
Phone: +13026539231 | Website available
People born in Smyrna (18)
People born in Smyrna, including jurist John Bassett Moore, lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware, and Baltimore, Maryland Louis McLane, Convicted killer Billy Bailey, .
More notable people
- John Cook (American planter and politician (1730-1789)) he was born in 01/01/1730
- Robert J. Reynolds (American politician (1838-1909)) he was born in 17/03/1838
- John H. Hoffecker (American politician (1827-1900)) he was born in 12/09/1827
- Thomas Collins (American planter and politician (1732-1789)) he was born in 01/01/1732
- Walter O. Hoffecker (American politician) he was born in 20/09/1854
- Jacob Jones (U.S. Navy officer) he was born in 01/03/1768
- Chuck Wicks (American singer) he was born in 20/06/1979
- Margaret Irving Handy (American pediatrician) she was born in 01/01/1889
- Barney Slaughter (American baseball player) he was born in 06/10/1884
- Charles H. Baldwin (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 30/06/1839
- Henry Engard Gilroy (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1852
- John B. Maberry (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 17/12/1841
- Tina Britt (American singer) she was born in 05/07/1938
- Marcus Gilbert (American basketball player (1993-)) he was born in 01/01/1993
- Charles Pope (Continental Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1748
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Smyrna, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130907 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover (DE) | 19901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (33)
Rail and bus stations connected to Smyrna, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Smyrna.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna Post Office | Smyrna (DE) | 19977 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Smyrna, Georgia The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia. with a population of 56,443 people.
- Smyrna, Tennessee town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 53,185 people.
- Smyrna, Indiana human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,068 people.
- Smyrna, New York town in New York, United States with a population of 215 people.
- Smyrna, South Carolina human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 52 people.
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 38,199 | City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware |
| Harrington | 3,663 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Camden | 3,640 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Clayton | 3,630 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Highland Acres | 3,459 | Census designated place |
| Kent Acres | 1,890 | Census designated place |
| Cheswold | 1,759 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Wyoming | 1,657 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Rodney Village | 1,487 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Felton | 1,432 | Town of the United States |
| Frederica | 859 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Houston | 409 | Town in Delaware |
| Magnolia | 293 | Town of the United States |
| Kenton | 275 | Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States |
| Little Creek | 239 | Town of the United States |
| Bethel | 211 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Smyrna distances to largest Delaware cities