Hockessin, Delaware
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Hockessin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the community had a total population of 12,902.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 26.0 km² (10.0 mi²). 26.0 km² (10.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 12,902 people, 4,464 households, and 3,731 families residing in the community. The population density is 496.7/km² (1,286.7/mi²). There are 4,575 housing units at an average density of 176.1/km² (456.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the community is 88.82% White, 2.65% African American, 0.07% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,464 households out of which 40.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% are married couples living together, 4.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% are non-families. 13.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.83 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the community the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.9 males.
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The median income for a household in the community is $100,844, and the median income for a family is $108,784. Males have a median income of $76,617 versus $46,988 for females. The per capita income for the community is $40,516. 1.7% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 1.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
Hockessin is one of the fastest growing areas in Delaware. Since 1990, the population has tripled.