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

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, the 46th

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, and many Du Pont family descendants.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Greenville 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 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

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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. DuPoint High is in Greenville. Previously Greenville was in the Alexis I. DuPont School District. The Alexis I. DuPont Special School District was created on April 14, 1919 by an action of the Delaware General Assembly. It was reorganized on July 1, 1969 as the Alexis I. DuPont School District. The Alexis I. DuPont district merged into the New Castle County School District in 1978. That district was divided into four districts, among them the Red Clay district, in 1981.

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 playerFormer Phillies outfielder dies
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(2021–2025), Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017) *

, 46th

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(2021–2025), 47th

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(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,

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recipient and Republican

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* 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

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and congressman * T. Coleman du Pont, president of the E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company and Republican

* Ted Kaufman, Democratic

* 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

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