Wilmington Manor, Delaware

Wilmington Manor is a census-designated place (CDP) in north-eastern New Castle County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wilmington Manor had a population of 8,162. Geography Wilmington Manor is located at 39°41′12″N 75°35′04″W (39.6867795, -75.5843695). It is just northwest of the city of New Castle and south of the City of Wilmington. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land. Neighborhoods West Wilmington Manor Wilmington Manor Park Chelsea Estates Leedom Estates Hampton Walk East Wilmington Manor Penn Acres Schoolside Wilmington Manor Gardens Stockton Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 census, Wilmington Manor had a population of 8,162. The median age was 38.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.3 males age 18 and over. 100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas. There were 3,051 households in Wilmington Manor, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 40.0% were married-couple households, 20.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 3,175 housing units, of which 3.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.0%. 2010 census In 2010, Wilmington Manor had a population of 7,889 people. The racial makeup of the CDP was 68.6% White, 15.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 11.4% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. 19.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 8,262 people, 3,040 households, and 2,173 families in the CDP. The population density was 5,088.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,964.6/km2). There were 3,173 housing units at an average density of 1,954.1 per square mile (754.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 79.33% White, 10.95% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 6.69% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.96%. Of the 3,040 households 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 22.5% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.14. The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males. The median household income was $43,434 and the median family income was $48,920. Males had a median income of $36,111 versus $27,743 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,934. About 5.5% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Parks and recreation New Castle County maintains Wilmington Manor Gardens. It has a playground and baseball and softball facilities. Education The CDP is part of the Colonial School District, which operates William Penn High School. Wilmington University has its main campus in the CDP. References External links Media related to Wilmington Manor, Delaware at Wikimedia Commons