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Leipsic, Delaware
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Leipsic waterfront along the Leipsic River
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Location of Leipsic in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Leipsic, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Leipsic, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 178 |
| • Density | 599.33/sq mi (231.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19901
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-41700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214213 |
Leipsic is a small town located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the larger Dover metropolitan area. In 2020, about 178 people lived there.
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History of Leipsic
Leipsic got its name from Leipzig, a big city in eastern Germany. A post office opened in Leipsic in 1839. It served the town until 1902.
Geography of Leipsic
Leipsic is located at 39°14′27″N 75°31′01″W / 39.24083°N 75.51694°W. The town covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Leipsic River flows right through the town. It is on the southern edge of the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a special place for wildlife.
Population of Leipsic
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 407 | — | |
| 1890 | 355 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 305 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 271 | −11.1% | |
| 1920 | 244 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 254 | 4.1% | |
| 1940 | 210 | −17.3% | |
| 1950 | 253 | 20.5% | |
| 1960 | 281 | 11.1% | |
| 1970 | 247 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 228 | −7.7% | |
| 1990 | 236 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 203 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 183 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 178 | −2.7% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 203 people living in Leipsic. The population density was about 722 people per square mile. The town had 79 households. About 31.6% of these households had children under 18. The average age of residents was 36 years old.
Education in Leipsic
Students in Leipsic attend different school districts. This depends on whether they live north or south of the Leipsic River.
School Districts
- Areas south of the Leipsic River are part of the Capital School District.
- Areas north of the river belong to the Smyrna School District.
High Schools
- Students in the Capital School District go to Dover High School.
- Students in the Smyrna School District attend Smyrna High School.
Transportation in Leipsic
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Several roads pass through Leipsic. These roads help people travel to nearby towns and attractions.
- Delaware Route 9 (DE 9) runs through Leipsic. It is a scenic route that goes north towards the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. It also goes south towards Little Creek.
- Delaware Route 42 (DE 42) starts in Leipsic. It heads west towards Cheswold.
- Smyrna-Leipsic Road goes northwest from DE 9. It leads to Smyrna.
- Leipsic Road starts south of DE 9. It heads southwest towards Dover.
Utilities in Leipsic
Leipsic has important services for its residents.
- Electricity: Delmarva Power provides electricity to the town.
- Natural Gas: Chesapeake Utilities supplies natural gas to homes and businesses.
Notable people
- William Jackson Palmer: He was a general during the American Civil War. He also helped develop railroads.
See also
In Spanish: Leipsic (Delaware) para niños
