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Hockessin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in New Castle County, Delaware in the United States. The population was 12,902 at the 2000 census. It is pronounced /ˈhoʊkɛsɨn/[1] (HO-kass-in). The place name may be derived from the Lenape word "hňkčsa" meaning "pieces of bark" or from a misspelling of "occasion," as pronounced by the Quakers who settled the area originally.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26.0 km˛), of which, 10.0 square miles (26.0 km˛) of it is land and 0.10% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,902 people, 4,464 households, and 3,731 families residing in the community. The population density was 1,286.7 people per square mile (496.7/km˛). There were 4,575 housing units at an average density of 456.3/sq mi (176.1/km˛). The racial makeup of the community 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 community 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 community 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 community 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.
Notable Residents
History
Hockessin traces its roots to 1688.
Hockessin is one of the fastest growing areas in Delaware. Since 1990, the population has tripled.
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
Welcome sign on Lancaster Pike (Route 41) in Hockessin, facing south. |
The intersection of Route 41 and Yorklyn Road - the main intersection in Hockessin. |
Lancaster Pike (Route 41) in Hockessin, facing north towards the business/retail area. |
The newly-renovated Hockessin Public Library. |
Swift Memorial Park in Hockessin. |
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Hockessin's Police Athletic League (PAL) community center. |
Old Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, where historic homes lead to the business/retail area. |  It's our job to know EVERYTHING about New Castle County, Wilmington and Hockessin! Ask us any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly...
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Originally incorporated under the name Georgiana, what is the oldest incorporated city in the United States?
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York, Maine, which received an English charter in March 1642, is the oldest incorporated city in the U.S. |
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