Greenville, Delaware facts for kids
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Greenville, Delaware
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Location of Greenville in New Castle County, Delaware (left) and of New Castle County in Delaware (right)
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 Greenville, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Greenville, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.80 sq mi (7.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,104 |
| • Density | 1,110.16/sq mi (428.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
19807, 19884
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-31430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214034 |
Greenville is a quiet community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's often called a "bedroom community" because many people who live here travel to work in the nearby city of Wilmington.
In 2010, about 2,326 people lived in Greenville. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,104. Greenville is also known as the home of Joe Biden, who is the 46th and current president of the United States. Many members of the Du Pont family, who are famous for their long history in business, also live here.
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Geography of Greenville
Greenville covers an area of about 2.81 square miles (7.29 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water. The way the government defines the area might be a little different from how local people think of the community.
People Living in Greenville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,332 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,326 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,104 | 33.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,326 people living in Greenville, making up 1,076 households. About 24% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (53.3%) were married couples.
The people living in Greenville come from different backgrounds. In 2010, about 85.7% of the population was White, 4.8% African American, and 7.2% Asian. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Greenville in 2010 was 46.6 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18, and 24% was 65 or older.
Greenville is known for being one of the wealthiest places in Delaware. The average household income in Greenville is quite high, showing that many people living here have good jobs and financial stability.
Schools in Greenville
Greenville is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Students in Greenville typically attend:
- Brandywine Springs Elementary School
- Alexis I. duPont Middle School
- Alexis I. duPont High School
Places to See in Greenville
There are several interesting places in and around Greenville:
- Alexis I. duPont High School
- Holladay-Harrington House
- St. Joseph's on the Brandywine
Nearby Attractions
Even more places are close by, just outside the main Greenville area:
- John Carney Agricultural Complex
- Hagley Museum and Library
- Mt. Cuba Center
- Stockton-Montmorency
- Walnut Green School
- Wilmington Country Club
- Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Famous People from Greenville
Many well-known people have lived in Greenville, including:
- Harry Anderson – A professional baseball player.
- Jill Biden – The current First Lady of the United States (since 2021) and former Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017).
- Joe Biden – The 46th and current President of the United States (since 2021) and former Vice President of the United States (2009-2017).
- Hallie Olivere Biden – Daughter-in-law of Joe Biden.
- Alfred I. du Pont – A famous businessman and generous giver to good causes.
- Eleuthère Irénée du Pont – A chemist who started the company that became the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company.
- Francis Irénée du Pont – An important person in industry.
- Henry A. du Pont – A Medal of Honor winner and a Republican United States Senator.
- Lammot du Pont Copeland – A past president of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company.
- Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours – A French-American writer, economist, and politician.
- Pierre S. du Pont, IV – A Republican governor and congressman from Delaware.
- T. Coleman du Pont – A past president of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company and a Republican United States Senator.
- Ted Kaufman – A Democratic United States Senator.
- Jim Thompson – A businessman and U.S. military intelligence officer.
- Herman E. Schroeder – A researcher for DuPont.
- Johnny Weir – A famous figure skater.
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Delaware) para niños
