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North Star, Delaware

North Star, Delaware
North Star is located in Delaware
North Star
North Star
Location within the state of Delaware
North Star is located in the United States
North Star
North Star
North Star (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°45′40″N 75°43′09″W / 39.76111°N 75.71917°W / 39.76111; -75.71917
CountryUnited States
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Area
 • Total
6.80 sq mi (17.62 km2)
 • Land6.80 sq mi (17.62 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,056
 • Density1,184.36/sq mi (457.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code302
FIPS code10-52490
GNIS feature ID216809[2]

North Star is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 7,980 at the 2010 census.

Geography

North Star is located at 39°45′40″N 75°43′09″W / 39.76111°N 75.71917°W / 39.76111; -75.71917 (39.7612226, -75.7191006).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 square miles (18 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20008,277
20107,980−3.6%
20208,0561.0%
source:[4]

At the 2000 census there were 8,277 people, 2,629 households, and 2,408 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,209.5 inhabitants per square mile (467.0/km2). There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of 387.4 per square mile (149.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.60% White, 2.50% African American, 0.07% Native American, 6.68% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17%.[5]

Of the 2,629 households 49.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.3% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.4% were non-families. 6.8% of households were one person and 1.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.30.

The age distribution was 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median household income was $110,616 and the median family income was $113,621. Males had a median income of $81,175 versus $46,603 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $39,677. About 2.2% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education

North Star is divided between the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the Christina School District.[6]

In all of the Red Clay area, North Star Elementary is the zoned elementary school,[7] and H. B. duPont Middle School is the zoned middle school.[8] In portions of the Red Clay area zoned high schools include John Dickinson High School,[9] and Alexis I. duPont High School.[10]

The Christina portion is zoned to Maclary Elementary School,[11] Shue/Medill Middle School,[12] and Newark High School.[13] Previously Grades 5-6 were assigned to Bancroft Intermediate School in Wilmington.[14]

Notable Places

North Star contains Woodside Farm Creamery[15] and the Chinese American Community Center.[16]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "North Star". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: New Castle County, DE" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  7. ^ "North_Star_2016.pdf" (PDF). Red Clay Consolidated School District. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "HB_duPont_Sub_2016.pdf" (PDF). Red Clay Consolidated School District. Retrieved June 21, 2021. - See also Wilmington zone portion
  9. ^ "Dickinson_Sub_2016.pdf" (PDF). Red Clay Consolidated School District. Retrieved June 21, 2021. - See section of boundary in Wilmington - Compare to school district map.
  10. ^ "AIHS_2016.pdf" (PDF). Red Clay Consolidated School District. Retrieved June 20, 2021. - Compare with the census map.
  11. ^ "Suburban Elementary Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
    Earlier map: "Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades K-4". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  12. ^ "Suburban Middle Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
    Older map: "Christina School District Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 7-8". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  13. ^ "Suburban High Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. July 1, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
    Earlier map: "Christina School District Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 9-12". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  14. ^ "Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 5-6". Christina School District. August 24, 2003. Archived from the original on August 24, 2003. Retrieved June 24, 2021. - Shows addresses of the intermediate schools
  15. ^ "Home - Woodside Farm Creamery". www.woodsidefarmcreamery.com. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  16. ^ "Cacc Chinese American Community Center in Hockessin, De". CACC Chinese American Community Center. Retrieved August 2, 2018.