Claymont is a census-designated place located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,220. A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ...

Geography

Claymont is located at 39°47'58" North, 75°27'53" West (39.799512, -75.464699)^GR1. Image File history File links DEMap-doton-Claymont. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

Claymont is a census-designated place located in New Castle County, Delaware, Delaware. Claymont comprises approximately half of the 19703 zip code. For additional demographic information on the entire zip code designated area, please see [External Links] below. As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,220 people, 3,792 households, and 2,400 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,687.1/km² (4,371.4/mi²). There were 4,193 housing units at an average density of 767.3/km² (1,988.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 71.04% White, 23.33% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.63% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. 4.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Official language(s) None Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 49th 6,452 km² 48 km 161 km 21. ... A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,792 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 4224, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,813, and the median income for a family was $46,780. Males had a median income of $36,493 versus $28,399 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,211. 7.2% of the population and 6.6% of families were below the poverty line. 10.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Places of interest

• Archmere Academy
• Block House
• Claymont Stone School
• Darley House
• Robinson House

This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... The Block House in Claymont, Delaware was originally designed for defense against local Indians. ... The Claymont Stone School also known as Naaman’s Creek School #1, is located in Claymont on the Philadelphia Pike just south of the Darley House. ... The Darley House is located in Claymont, Delaware along the Philadelphia Pike and Darley Road. ... Built in 1723, the Robinson House is located at the junction of Naamans Road and The Kings Highway (now Philadelphia Pike) in Claymont, Delaware, in the United States. ...

Well-Known Residents

• Valerie Bertinelli (1960 - ) Actress, One Day at a Time, Touched by an Angel.
• Felix Octavius Carr Darley (1821 - 1888) American Illustrator, Known as "Father of American Illustration."

Categories: Stub | 1960 births | American actors ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... One Day at a Time was a long-running American situation comedy which aired on CBS from December 16, 1975 to May 28, 1984. ... Touched by an Angel was a television show created by John Masius and Martha Williamson that ran on CBS (Disney Channel and Hallmark Channel in the UK) from September 21, 1994, until April 27, 2003. ... Felix Octavius Carr Darley (b: 1821 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -- d: 1888 in Claymont, Delaware) was an American illustrator, known for his illustrations in works by well-known 19th century authors, including: James Fenimore Cooper, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Washington Irving, and Edgar Allan Poe. ... 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... An illustrator is a graphic artist who specializes in enhancing written text by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text. ...

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Delaware population demographics [1]