Brookside, Delaware facts for kids
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Brookside, Delaware
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Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
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 Brookside, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Brookside, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.89 sq mi (10.07 km2) |
| • Land | 3.88 sq mi (10.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,974 |
| • Density | 3,857.29/sq mi (1,489.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-09850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213721 |
Brookside is a community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 14,974 people lived there.
Where is Brookside Located?
Brookside is found in the state of Delaware. Its exact location is 39°40′01″N 75°43′37″W / 39.66694°N 75.72694°W. This means it's at 39.667 degrees North latitude and 75.726 degrees West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 3.9 square miles (10.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within Brookside itself.
Who Lives in Brookside?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 7,856 | — | |
| 1980 | 15,255 | 94.2% | |
| 1990 | 15,307 | 0.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,086 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 14,353 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 14,974 | 4.3% | |
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Brookside is home to many different people. In 2000, there were over 14,800 people living there. The community has a mix of different backgrounds and cultures.
Many types of families and households live in Brookside. Some households have children under 18. Others are made up of married couples. There are also single-parent families and people living alone.
People of all ages live in Brookside. This includes young children, teenagers, and adults. There are also many older adults who call Brookside home. The average age of people living here is around 34 years old.
Schools in Brookside
The Christina School District manages the public schools in the Brookside area. This district makes sure students have schools to attend.
There are several elementary schools that serve Brookside. These include Brookside Elementary School and Jennie E. Smith Elementary School. After elementary school, students go to middle school. Brookside students attend Gauger/Cobbs Middle School, Kirk Middle School, or Shue-Medill Middle School.
For high school, students from Brookside go to either Christiana High School or Newark High School. These schools help prepare students for college or careers.
Brookside is also home to the Delaware School for the Deaf. This special school provides education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
See also
In Spanish: Brookside (Delaware) para niños
