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Rodney Village, Delaware
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Location in Kent County and the state of Delaware.
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 Rodney Village, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Rodney Village, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,489 |
| • Density | 2,523.73/sq mi (973.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-61720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214555 |
Rodney Village is a small community in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. It's part of the larger Dover area. In 2010, about 1,487 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 1,489 residents.
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Where is Rodney Village Located?
Rodney Village is found in Delaware, a state on the east coast of the United States. Its exact location is at 39.1320569 degrees North and -75.5324240 degrees West. This area is entirely land, covering about 0.6 square miles (1.53 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Rodney Village?
Rodney Village is home to a diverse group of people. Here's a look at how the population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 2,127 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,753 | −17.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,745 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,602 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,487 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,489 | 0.1% | |
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In 2010, the community had 1,487 residents. Many different backgrounds make up Rodney Village. About 38.9% of the people were White, and 49.3% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 7.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 1,602 people living in Rodney Village. The community had 596 households, with many families. About 32% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.62 people. The median age in 2000 was 34 years old.
Schools in Rodney Village
Students living in Rodney Village attend schools within the Caesar Rodney School District. Young students go to W. Reilly Brown Elementary School in Dover. After elementary school, they move on to Fred Fifer III Middle School in Camden. Finally, for high school, students attend Caesar Rodney High School, which is also located in Camden.
See also
In Spanish: Rodney Village para niños
