Ardentown, Delaware facts for kids
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Ardentown, Delaware
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Location of Ardentown in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 Ardentown, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Ardentown, Delaware
Location in the United States
Ardentown, Delaware
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 1,089.74/sq mi (420.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-01660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216842 |
Ardentown is a small village located in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. In 2010, about 264 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 255.
The village was started in 1922 by Donald Stephens. It grew out of a nearby community called Arden. Ardentown was created with special ideas about how people should live. These ideas came from Henry George's "Single Tax" movement and William Morris's "Arts and Crafts" movement. Donald Stephens was the son of Frank Stephens, who founded Arden.
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Geography of Ardentown
Ardentown is located at coordinates 39°48′30″N 75°28′59″W / 39.80833°N 75.48306°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Ardentown covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Ardentown Works
This section explains how the village is set up, including its roads and services.
Getting Around: Transportation
There are no major state highways that go directly through Ardentown. However, Delaware Route 3 (also known as Marsh Road) runs close by to the west. This road can take you south towards Wilmington or north towards Claymont.
Another road, Harvey Road, runs along the southwest edge of Ardentown. It connects to Interstate 95, a big highway. You can get onto southbound I-95 from Harvey Road to go towards Wilmington. You can also get off northbound I-95 from Wilmington onto Harvey Road.
For public transportation, DART First State offers bus service in Ardentown. Route 11 can take you to the Wilmington train station. From there, you can catch Amtrak trains or SEPTA Regional Rail trains on the Wilmington/Newark Line.
Village Services: Utilities
Many companies help provide important services to the people living in Ardentown.
- Electricity and Natural Gas: Delmarva Power, which is part of a larger company called Exelon, provides electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses in Ardentown.
- Water: Suez Delaware, a company that is part of Suez North America, supplies water to the village.
- Sewer Service: New Castle County is in charge of providing sewer services for Ardentown.
- Trash and Recycling: Waste Management collects trash and recycling from the village.
Learning in Ardentown: Education
Children living in Ardentown attend schools within the Brandywine School District.
Who Lives in Ardentown: Demographics
The population of Ardentown has changed over the years:
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| 1980 | 307 | — | |
| 1990 | 325 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 264 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 255 | −3.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 300 people living in Ardentown. These people lived in 136 households, and 82 of those were families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.08. The average family size was about 2.57 people.
The median age of people in Ardentown in 2000 was 48 years old. This means half the people were younger than 48, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Ardentown para niños
