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North Star, Delaware
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 North Star, Delaware
Location in Delaware
North Star, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.80 sq mi (17.62 km2) |
| • Land | 6.80 sq mi (17.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
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| • Total | 8,056 |
| • Density | 1,184.36/sq mi (457.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-52490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216809 |
North Star is a community in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population separately, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 8,056 people lived in North Star.
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Where is North Star Located?
North Star is found at coordinates 39°45′40″N 75°43′09″W / 39.76111°N 75.71917°W. This location is in the state of Delaware.
The United States Census Bureau says that North Star covers a total area of about 6.8 square miles (17.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in North Star?
The population of North Star has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 8,277 people.
- In 2010, the population was 7,980.
- By 2020, it grew slightly to 8,056 people.
In 2000, there were 2,629 households and 2,408 families living in North Star. Most households (87.3%) were married couples living together. About 49.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3.15 people.
The people in North Star were of different ages:
- 31.4% were under 18 years old.
- 5.0% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 30.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 5.4% were 65 or older.
The average age of people in North Star was 39 years old.
Schools in North Star
North Star is served by two different school districts:
- The Red Clay Consolidated School District
- The Christina School District
Red Clay School District
If you live in the Red Clay area of North Star, your elementary school would be North Star Elementary. For middle school, students go to H. B. duPont Middle School. High school students might attend John Dickinson High School or Alexis I. duPont High School.
Christina School District
In the Christina portion of North Star, students go to Maclary Elementary School. For middle school, they attend Shue/Medill Middle School. High school students in this area go to Newark High School.
Interesting Places in North Star
North Star is home to a few unique spots:
- Woodside Farm Creamery: A popular place to get ice cream.
- Chinese American Community Center: A center that supports the Chinese American community.
See also
In Spanish: North Star (Delaware) para niños
