Wilmington Manor, Delaware facts for kids
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Wilmington Manor, Delaware
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Manor Park, W.M.
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Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
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 Wilmington Manor, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Wilmington Manor, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,162 |
| • Density | 4,995.10/sq mi (1,928.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19720
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-77840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214863 |
Wilmington Manor is a community located in the northeastern part of New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 8,162 people lived there.
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Where is Wilmington Manor?
Wilmington Manor is found at these coordinates: 39°41′12″N 75°35′04″W / 39.68667°N 75.58444°W. It is located just northwest of the city of New Castle. It is also south of the larger city of Wilmington.
The community covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Neighborhoods in Wilmington Manor
Wilmington Manor is divided into different areas, each with its own neighborhoods. These areas help organize the community.
West Wilmington Manor
The western part of Wilmington Manor includes several neighborhoods:
- Wilmington Manor Park
- Chelsea Estates
- Leedom Estates
- Hampton Walk
East Wilmington Manor
The eastern side of Wilmington Manor also has its own distinct neighborhoods:
- Penn Acres
- Schoolside
- Wilmington Manor Gardens
- Stockton
People Living in Wilmington Manor
The number of people living in Wilmington Manor has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 10,134 | — | |
| 1980 | 9,233 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,568 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 8,262 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 7,889 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 8,162 | 3.5% | |
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In 2010, the population of Wilmington Manor was 7,889 people. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 8,162 residents.
Education in Wilmington Manor
Students in Wilmington Manor attend schools that are part of the Colonial School District. This district operates several schools, including William Penn High School.
Wilmington Manor is also home to the main campus of Wilmington University. This university offers many different programs for students who want to continue their education after high school.
See also
In Spanish: Wilmington Manor para niños
