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Greenville, Delaware
Location of Greenville in New Castle County, Delaware (left) and of New Castle County in Delaware (right)
Location of Greenville in New Castle County, Delaware (left) and of New Castle County in Delaware (right)
Greenville, Delaware is located in Delaware
Greenville, Delaware
Greenville, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Greenville, Delaware is located in the United States
Greenville, Delaware
Greenville, Delaware
Location in the United States
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)
 • 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
Area code(s) 302
FIPS code 10-31430
GNIS feature ID 214034

Greenville is a bedroom community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, and a suburb of Wilmington. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Greenville as a census-designated place (CDP). The community is also home to the private residence of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States, and many Du Pont family descendants.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Greenville has a total area of 2.74 square miles (7.1 km2), of which 2.72 square miles (7.0 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (0.73%) is water. The Census Bureau definition of the area may not precisely correspond to the local understanding of the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 2,332
2010 2,326 −0.3%
2020 3,104 33.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

At the 2010 census there were 2,326 people, 1,076 households, and 654 families living in the CDP. The population density was 849 inhabitants per square mile (328/km2). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 509.1 per square mile (196.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.7% White, 4.8% African American, 7.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4%.

Of the 1,076 households 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, 1.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.5% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.

The age distribution was 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% 65 or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

According to the American Community Survey, the median household income was in the CDP is $133,864, and the median family income is $159,632. The per capita income for the CDP was $109,521. None of the families and 2.5% of the population are living below the poverty line.

Greenville and Henlopen Acres are the two richest places in Delaware, all but tied for highest personal incomes, averaging over $80,000 per annum.

Education

Greenville is situated in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.

Its zoned schools are Brandywine Springs Elementary School, Alexis I. duPont Middle School, and Alexis I. duPont High School.

Points of interest

  • Alexis I. duPont High School
  • Holladay-Harrington House
  • St. Joseph's on the Brandywine
Outside of the CDP but nearby

Notable people

See also

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