Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware facts for kids
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Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware
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Location in Kent County and the state of Delaware.
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 Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.61 sq mi (9.35 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,104 |
| • Density | 1,148.29/sq mi (443.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-61265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389754 |
Rising Sun-Lebanon is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It's like a town that isn't officially a city, but the government still counts its population. It's part of the larger Dover area. In 2020, about 4,104 people lived there.
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Where is Rising Sun-Lebanon Located?
Rising Sun-Lebanon is found in the state of Delaware. Its exact location is 39°05′59″N 75°30′18″W / 39.09972°N 75.50500°W.
This community covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rising Sun-Lebanon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,176 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,177 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,458 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,391 | 38.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,104 | 21.0% | |
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The number of people living in Rising Sun-Lebanon has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,458 people. By 2010, the population grew to 3,391. The most recent count in 2020 showed 4,104 residents.
In 2000, there were 829 households in the area. A household means all the people living in one home. Many of these households, about 49.1%, had children under 18 living there. Most households were made up of married couples living together.
The people living in Rising Sun-Lebanon come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White, with a good number of African American, Asian, and Native American people also living there. Some residents were from other races, and some identified with two or more races. About 5.94% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rising Sun-Lebanon in 2000 was 27 years old. About 35% of the population was under 18 years old, showing it's a community with many young people and families.
Schools in Rising Sun-Lebanon
Rising Sun-Lebanon is part of the Caesar Rodney School District. This district serves students from elementary school all the way through high school.
- Elementary Schools: Some parts of Rising Sun-Lebanon are zoned for Allen Frear Elementary School, which is located right in Rising Sun-Lebanon. Other areas are zoned for Star Hill Elementary School, which is nearby.
- Middle School: After elementary school, students from both Allen Frear and Star Hill Elementary Schools go to Postlethwait Middle School. This middle school is also located in Rising Sun-Lebanon.
- High School: All students in the Caesar Rodney School District attend Caesar Rodney High School in Camden for their high school education.
See also
In Spanish: Rising Sun-Lebanon para niños
