Hockessin

Hockessin, Delaware
—  CDP  —
Location of Hockessin, Delaware
Coordinates: 39°47′2″N 75°41′9″W / 39.78389°N 75.68583°W / 39.78389; -75.68583Coordinates: 39°47′2″N 75°41′9″W / 39.78389°N 75.68583°W / 39.78389; -75.68583
Country	United States
State	Delaware
County	New Castle
Area
• Total	10.0 sq mi (26.0 km2)
• Land	10.0 sq mi (26.0 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	256 ft (78 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	13,527
• Density	1,352.7/sq mi (520.3/km2)
Time zone	Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code	19707
Area code(s)	302
FIPS code	10-35850
GNIS feature ID	0214099

Hockessin ( /ˈhoʊkɛsɨn/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 13,527 at the 2010 census. The place name may be derived from the Lenape word "hòkèsa" meaning "pieces of bark" or from a misspelling of "occasion," as pronounced by the Quakers who settled the area originally.^{[citation needed]}

Geography

Hockessin is located at 39°47′2″N 75°41′9″W / 39.78389°N 75.68583°W / 39.78389; -75.68583 (39.784014, -75.685864)^[1].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26 km²), of which, 10.0 square miles (26 km²) of it is land and 0.10% is water.

Demographics

Hockessin is one of the fastest growing areas in Delaware. Since 1990, the population has tripled.^{[citation needed]}

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 12,902 people, 4,464 households, and 3,731 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,286.7 people per square mile (496.7/km²). There were 4,575 housing units at an average density of 456.3 per square mile (176.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 4,464 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.3% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.4% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the CDP the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $100,844, and the median income for a family was $108,784. Males had a median income of $76,617 versus $46,988 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $40,516. About 1.0% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Industry

Although Hockessin is primarily a bedroom community, there are several mushroom farms operating in the area.

Notable residents

• Cab Calloway, Jazz Singer and Bandleader
• Chris Coons, United States Senator
• Matt Denn, Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
• Tony Graffanino, Major League Baseball Player
• Bernard Hopkins, Professional Boxer
• Kent A. Jordan, Federal Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

History

Hockessin traces its roots to 1688.^{[citation needed]}

The first Roman Catholic church in Delaware was located in Hockessin. Missionary priests from Maryland established the Coffee Run Mission in 1790.^[4]

Education

• CACC (Chinese American Community Center) Montessori School
• Henry B. Dupont Middle School
• Hockessin Montessori School
• North Star Elementary School
• Sanford School
• Wilmington Christian School

Annual events

Hockessin hosts several different Fourth of July activities for the area residents. Local groups parade down Old Lancaster Pike, neighborhoods compete in different athletic events, and there is a fireworks display in the evening in Swift Park.

Portrayal in the Media

• In Episode 210 of 30 Rock, two characters agree to meet halfway between New York City and Washington, DC, which they claim to be the mining town of "Hockassin," Pennsylvania. In reality, Hockessin is almost exactly equidistant between the two cities, and shares a border with Pennsylvania.

Photo gallery

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  Welcome sign on Lancaster Pike (Route 41) in Hockessin, facing south.

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  The intersection of Route 41 and Yorklyn Road - the main intersection in Hockessin.

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  Lancaster Pike (Route 41) in Hockessin, facing north towards the business/retail area.

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  The newly-renovated Hockessin Public Library.

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  Swift Memorial Park in Hockessin.

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  Play area at Swift Park.

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  Hockessin's Police Athletic League (PAL) community center.

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  Old Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, where historic homes lead to the business/retail area.

References

1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
2. ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.html. Retrieved 2012-05-20. 
3. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
4. ^ Mertz, Ann Morris (September 25, 1986). "Pioneer Catholic church nears 200th anniversary". Brandywine Crossroads (Wilmington, DE). http://nc-chap.org/church/stpeter/crossroads.php. Retrieved 26 April 2010. 

External links

	Philadelphia portal
	Delaware portal

• Hockessin, Delaware profile on City-Data.com

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