North Star, Delaware
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North Star 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 8,277.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²). 17.7 km² (6.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,277 people, 2,629 households, and 2,408 families residing in the community. The population density is 467.2/km² (1,209.5/mi²). There are 2,651 housing units at an average density of 149.6/km² (387.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 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. 1.17% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,629 households out of which 49.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.3% are married couples living together, 2.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 8.4% are non-families. 6.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.15 and the average family size is 3.30.
In the community the population is spread out with 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% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the community is $110,616, and the median income for a family is $113,621. Males have a median income of $81,175 versus $46,603 for females. The per capita income for the community is $39,677. 2.4% of the population and 2.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.3% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.