Woodside, Delaware facts for kids
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Woodside, Delaware
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Location of Woodside in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Woodside, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Woodside, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Incorporated | April 4, 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 1,130.95/sq mi (436.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19980
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-80830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214881 |
Woodside is a small town located in Kent County, Delaware, in the United States. It's part of the larger Dover area. In 2020, about 190 people lived here.
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A Look at Woodside's Past
Woodside has an interesting history! It was first known as the "Village of Fredonia." On March 17, 1869, the Delaware General Assembly (which is like the state's law-making group) officially changed its name to Woodside.
How the Railroad Helped Woodside Grow
Woodside became an important place for shipping fruits and grains. This happened after the Delaware Railroad was built in 1856. The railroad made it much easier to move goods in and out of the town.
Historic Church in Woodside
A special building in town, the Woodside Methodist Episcopal Church, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Where is Woodside Located?
Woodside is found at specific geographic coordinates: 39.0715017 degrees North and 75.5682584 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodside covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Who Lives in Woodside?
Understanding the people who live in Woodside helps us learn about the town.
Population Over the Years
The number of people living in Woodside has changed over time. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| 1920 | 140 | — | |
| 1930 | 140 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 189 | 35.0% | |
| 1950 | 157 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 189 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 223 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 248 | 11.2% | |
| 1990 | 140 | −43.5% | |
| 2000 | 184 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 181 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 190 | 5.0% | |
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A Snapshot of the Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 184 people living in Woodside. These people lived in 70 different homes, and 52 of those were families. Most of the people living in Woodside were White (96.20%). A small number were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
Many homes (31.4%) had children under 18 living there. About 61.4% of the homes were married couples. The average home had about 2.63 people. The average age of people in Woodside was 39 years old.
Learning in Woodside
Students in Woodside attend schools that are part of the Caesar Rodney School District.
Local Schools for Kids
- Younger students go to Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School in Camden.
- After elementary school, students attend Fred Fifer III Middle School, also in Camden.
- For high school, all students in the district go to Caesar Rodney High School in Camden.
Getting Around and Services
Woodside has important roads and services that help the town function.
Transportation in Woodside
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Several important roads pass through or near Woodside:
- U.S. Route 13 Alternate runs north and south through the town on Upper King Road.
- Delaware Route 10 Alternate goes east and west on Main Street.
- Delaware Route 15 also passes through, using parts of US 13 Alternate and DE 10 Alternate.
- U.S. Route 13 is a major highway that runs just east of Woodside.
For public transport, DART First State offers bus service on Route 117. This bus can take people north to Camden to connect with other local bus routes or south toward Harrington. A railroad line, the Delmarva Secondary line, also runs through Woodside.
Town Utilities
- Electricity: Delmarva Power, which is part of a bigger company called Exelon, provides electricity to homes and businesses in Woodside.
- Natural Gas: Chesapeake Utilities supplies natural gas to the town.
See also
In Spanish: Woodside (Delaware) para niños
