- Source: Greenville, Delaware
Greenville is a bedroom community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, and a suburb of Wilmington. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Greenville as a census-designated place (CDP). The community is also home to the private residence of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States, and many Du Pont family descendants.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Greenville has a total area of 2.74 square miles (7.1 km2), of which 2.72 square miles (7.0 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2) (0.73%) is water. The Census Bureau definition of the area may not precisely correspond to the local understanding of the community.
Demographics
At the 2010 census there were 2,326 people, 1,076 households, and 654 families living in the CDP. The population density was 849 inhabitants per square mile (328/km2). There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of 509.1 per square mile (196.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.7% White, 4.8% African American, 7.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4%.
Of the 1,076 households 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, 1.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.5% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.79.
The age distribution was 21.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% 65 or older. The median age was 46.6 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.
According to the American Community Survey, the median household income was in the CDP is $133,864, and the median family income is $159,632. The per capita income for the CDP was $109,521. None of the families and 2.5% of the population are living below the poverty line.
Greenville and Henlopen Acres are the two richest places in Delaware, all but tied for highest personal incomes, averaging over $80,000 per annum.
Education
Greenville is situated in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Its zoned schools are Brandywine Springs Elementary School, Alexis I. duPont Middle School, and Alexis I. duPont High School.
Points of interest
Alexis I. duPont High School
Holladay-Harrington House
St. Joseph's on the Brandywine
Outside of the CDP but nearby
John Carney Agricultural Complex
Hagley Museum and Library
Mt. Cuba Center
Stockton-Montmorency
Walnut Green School
Wilmington Country Club
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Notable people
Harry Anderson professional baseball player
Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States (2021–present), Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017)
Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States (2021–present), 47th Vice President of the United States (2009-2017)
Hallie Olivere Biden, daughter-in-law of Joe Biden
Alfred I. du Pont, businessman and philanthropist
Eleuthère Irénée du Pont, chemist and founder of the company which eventually became the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company
Francis Irénée du Pont, industrialist
Henry A. du Pont, Medal of Honor recipient and Republican United States Senator
Lammot du Pont Copeland, president of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company
Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours, French-American writer, economist, and politician
Pierre S. du Pont, IV, Republican governor and congressman
T. Coleman du Pont, president of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company and Republican United States Senator
Ted Kaufman, Democratic United States Senator
Jim Thompson, businessman and U.S. military intelligence officer, disappeared under mysterious circumstances
Herman E. Schroeder, DuPont researcher
Johnny Weir, figure skater
References
External links
Media related to Greenville, Delaware at Wikimedia Commons
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