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Elsmere, Delaware
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| Town of Elsmere | |
Kirkwood Highway in Elsmere
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Location of Elsmere in New Castle County, Delaware.
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 Elsmere, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Elsmere, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Incorporated | 1909 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,229 |
| • Density | 6,311.04/sq mi (2,437.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
19805, 19804
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-24540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213941 |
| Website | https://www.townofelsmere.com/ |
Elsmere is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is right next to the city of Wilmington. In 2020, about 6,229 people lived there.
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History of Elsmere
Elsmere started in 1886. A person named Joshua Heald bought farm land and built houses. This became the first "suburb" in northern Delaware. A suburb is a town or area where people live, usually outside a larger city.
The community was built near railroad lines. This made it easy for working families to travel to Wilmington for jobs. Later, trolley lines were also built. Elsmere officially became a town in 1909.
Delaware State Fair in Elsmere
In the 1910s, the Delaware State Fair came to Elsmere. The fairgrounds were built within the town. They had a racecourse for horses, cars, and motorcycles. The fair was held here from 1917 to 1928.
Besides races, the fair also had farm exhibits, horse and dog shows, music, and fireworks. After 1928, the State Fair moved to Harrington. But races continued in Elsmere until 1943. After that, the land was used to build more houses.
Veterans Hospital
In 1950, a large hospital for veterans opened in Elsmere. Veterans are people who have served in the military. This hospital helped soldiers who had served in World War II.
Geography and Climate
Elsmere is located at 39°44′21″N 75°35′53″W / 39.73917°N 75.59806°W. It is about 1.5 miles away from Wilmington. The town covers about 1 square mile (2.56 square kilometers) of land.
Elsmere's Climate
Elsmere has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool.
| Climate data for Elsmere, Delaware | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
74 (23) |
87 (31) |
94 (34) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
89 (32) |
84 (29) |
73 (23) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
62 (17) |
72 (22) |
81 (27) |
85 (29) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
64 (18) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
63 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25 (−4) |
27 (−3) |
34 (1) |
43 (6) |
53 (12) |
63 (17) |
68 (20) |
66 (19) |
59 (15) |
47 (8) |
39 (4) |
29 (−2) |
46 (8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −9 (−23) |
−5 (−21) |
5 (−15) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
41 (5) |
51 (11) |
43 (6) |
35 (2) |
24 (−4) |
14 (−10) |
−1 (−18) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.71 (94) |
3.10 (79) |
4.52 (115) |
4.21 (107) |
4.38 (111) |
4.19 (106) |
5.36 (136) |
3.67 (93) |
4.90 (124) |
3.81 (97) |
3.48 (88) |
4.10 (104) |
49.43 (1,254) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population of Elsmere
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 374 | — | |
| 1920 | 620 | 65.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,323 | 113.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,630 | 23.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,314 | 226.0% | |
| 1960 | 7,319 | 37.7% | |
| 1970 | 8,415 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,493 | −22.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,935 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,800 | −2.3% | |
| 2010 | 6,131 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 6,229 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Elsmere has changed a lot over the years. In 1910, only 374 people lived there. By 1970, it grew to over 8,400 people! In 2020, the population was 6,229.
Parks and Recreation
Elsmere has many small parks for people to enjoy. Some of these parks include Junction Street Park, Fairgrounds Park, and Veterans Park. There's also the Elsmere Bark Park, which is a special park for dogs.
Education in Elsmere
Students in Elsmere go to public schools run by the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Elementary and Middle Schools
- Austin D. Baltz Elementary School is in Elsmere. It teaches students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Students in grades 6 to 8 go to Alexis I. duPont Middle School. This school is located in Greenville.
High School
- For high school, students in grades 9 to 12 attend Thomas McKean High School. This school is located northwest of Elsmere.
Catholic School
- The Diocese of Wilmington operates All Saints Catholic School. This school teaches students from Pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. It was formed by combining several other Catholic schools.
Transportation and Utilities
Getting Around Elsmere
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The main road that goes through Elsmere from east to west is Delaware Route 2. It's also known as Kirkwood Highway. This road connects Elsmere to Wilmington in the east and Newark in the west.
Delaware Route 100 (Dupont Road) runs north and south through the eastern part of town. Delaware Route 141 is just west of Elsmere. It connects to major highways like I-95.
Buses from DART First State also serve Elsmere. You can take a bus to the Wilmington train station. From there, you can catch Amtrak trains or SEPTA Regional Rail trains. Freight trains also pass through Elsmere.
Utilities for the Town
- Electricity and Natural Gas: Delmarva Power provides electricity and natural gas to homes and businesses in Elsmere.
- Water: Artesian Water Company supplies water to the town.
- Sewer Service: New Castle County handles the sewer services.
- Trash and Recycling: Waste Management collects trash and recycling in Elsmere.
Famous People from Elsmere
- Bill Hawke: A former baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles.
- Francis D. Vavala: A General in the Delaware National Guard.
- Patricia Blevins: A former mayor of Elsmere and a leader in the Delaware Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Elsmere (Delaware) para niños
