Frederica, Delaware facts for kids
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Frederica, Delaware
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Frogtown
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Location of Frederica in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Frederica, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Frederica, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Kent |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,073 |
| • Density | 616.31/sq mi (237.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19946
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-28440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213981 |
| Website | Frederica, Delaware |
Frederica is a town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 774 at the 2010 census. ILC Dover, the company which manufactured the spacesuits for the Apollo and Skylab astronauts of the 1960s and 1970s, along with fabricating the suit component of the Space Shuttle's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU), is located nearby.
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History
The Barratt Hall, Barratt's Chapel, Bonwell House, Frederica Historic District, and Mordington are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
Frederica is located at 39°00′32″N 75°27′57″W / 39.00889°N 75.46583°W (39.0090017, -75.4657542).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all of it land.
Due to the marsh surrounding Murderkill River to the south of town, residents often have to deal with a very strong odor on hot summer days. Also several of the roads heading to the south and north out of town to DE 1 are frequently flooded during very high tides and heavy rains.
Demographics
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| 1870 | 588 | — | |
| 1880 | 693 | 17.9% | |
| 1890 | 621 | −10.4% | |
| 1900 | 706 | 13.7% | |
| 1910 | 659 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 611 | −7.3% | |
| 1930 | 589 | −3.6% | |
| 1940 | 645 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 675 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 863 | 27.9% | |
| 1970 | 878 | 1.7% | |
| 1980 | 864 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 761 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 648 | −14.8% | |
| 2010 | 774 | 19.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,073 | 38.6% | |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 648 people, 246 households, and 168 families residing in the town. The population density was 769.1 people per square mile (297.9/km2). There were 275 housing units at an average density of 326.4 per square mile (126.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 70.22% White, 26.85% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.
There were 246 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,781, and the median income for a family was $41,389. Males had a median income of $24,688 versus $22,222 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,118. About 12.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Most of Frederica lies within the Lake Forest School District, though some of is within the Milford School District. The zoned high school for Lake Forest areas is Lake Forest High School.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Delaware Route 1 passes to the east of Frederica, with Frederica Road running north–south through the town to provide access to DE 1 at the South Frederica interchange (exit 83) and the North Frederica interchange (exit 86). DE 1 leads north toward Dover and Wilmington and south toward Milford and the Delaware Beaches. Delaware Route 12 begins at DE 1 at the North Frederica interchange and passes through the town along Frederica Road, the one-way pair of David Street eastbound and Front Street westbound, and Front Street; DE 12 continues west toward Felton. Carpenter Bridge Road begins at DE 12 on the western edge of Frederica and leads southwest toward Harrington. DART First State provides bus service to Frederica along Route 303, which runs north to Dover and south to Milford and Georgetown. The South Frederica Park and Ride, a park and ride lot at the South Frederica interchange, is served by the Route 307, which runs north to Dover and south to Lewes, and the seasonal Route 305 "Beach Connection" bus to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
Utilities
Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, provides electricity to Frederica. Chesapeake Utilities provides natural gas to the town. The Town of Frederica Water Department/Public Works provides water service to the town. Trash and recycling collection in Frederica is provided by Charlie's Waste Services.
Images for kids
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Barratt's Chapel, circa 1780
See also
In Spanish: Frederica (Delaware) para niños
