Lion is a community located in New Castle County, in the state of Delaware (DE), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 20.3 square miles (53.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 36 ft. With a population of approximately 5,589 residents, Lion offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 51.49% males and 48.51% females, and it has a population density of 275.32 people per square mile (106.30/km²). Lion lies at a latitude of 39.58 and a longitude of -75.63, operating in the UTC-5.