Greenville is a

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, United States, and a

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of Wilmington. The population was 2,326 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Greenville as a

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(CDP). The community is also home to the private residence of Joe Biden, the current

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, and many

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descendants.

Geography

According to the

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, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (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 . There were 1,395 housing units at an average density of . The

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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 husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife 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

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, 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 The Hagley Museum and Library is a nonprofit educational institution in unincorporated New Castle County, Delaware, near Wilmington. Covering more than along the banks of the Brandywine Creek, the museum and grounds include the first du Po ...

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* Stockton-Montmorency * Walnut Green School * Wilmington Country Club *

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Notable people

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(2021–present), Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017) * Joe Biden, 46th

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(2021–present), 47th

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(2009-2017) * Hallie Olivere Biden, daughter-in-law of Joe Biden *

Alfred I. du Pont Alfred Irénée du Pont (May 12, 1864 – April 28, 1935) was an American industrialist, financier, philanthropist and a member of the influential Du Pont family. Alfred du Pont first rose to prominence through his work in his family's Delaware ...

, businessman and philanthropist * Eleuthère Irénée du Pont, chemist and founder of the company which eventually became the

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* Francis Irénée du Pont, industrialist *

Henry A. du Pont Henry Algernon du Pont (July 30, 1838 – December 31, 1926) was an American military officer, businessman, and politician from Delaware. A member of the famed du Pont family, he graduated first in his class from West Point shortly after the ...

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recipient and Republican

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* Lammot du Pont Copeland, president of the

Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours ( or ; ; 14 December 1739 – 7 August 1817) was a French-American writer, economist, publisher and government official. During the French Revolution, he, his two sons and their families immigrated to the Uni ...

, French-American writer, economist, and politician *

Pierre S. du Pont, IV Pierre Samuel "Pete" du Pont IV (January 22, 1935 – May 8, 2021) was an American attorney, businessman, and politician from Rockland, in New Castle County, Delaware, near Wilmington. He was the United States representative for Delaware from ...

, Republican

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and

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T. Coleman du Pont Thomas Coleman du Pont (December 11, 1863 – November 11, 1930) was an American engineer and politician, from Greenville, Delaware. He was President of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, and a member of the Republican Party who served part ...

, president of the

and Republican

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, Democratic

* Jim Thompson, businessman and U.S. military intelligence officer, disappeared under mysterious circumstances * Herman E. Schroeder, DuPont researcher

References

External links

* {{authority control Census-designated places in New Castle County, Delaware Census-designated places in Delaware