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Pike Creek Valley

Delaware · 12,431 residents · 2.871 sq mi
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Pike Creek Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $340,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

12,431
+4%since 2023
from 11,992 in 2023
2010 – 2024
4,330 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 4,177 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.9
−6%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
10K11K11K12K13K201020202024Pike Creek Valley
202412K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,434
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $93,896 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$47,941
−3%since 2023
from $49,587 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.381
−5%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$340,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $299,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,751
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,602 in 2023
US average: $1,442
61.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
38.3% rent
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
18.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
29.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+4%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(8,257)
Black12.5%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(763)
Asian5.2%(619)
Other7.2%(859)
Diversity Score62.3%(7,473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67%(8,334)
Black11.7%(1,457)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,015)
Asian6.3%(786)
Other6.7%(839)
Diversity Score65.2%(8,105)
65
+5%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
19.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
−6%since 2023
from 22.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
53.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
51.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
86.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

Pike Creek Valley, Delaware has about 12,431 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

The typical household in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware earns about $102,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike Creek Valley, Delaware expensive?

In Pike Creek Valley, Delaware, the median home is worth about $340,300, and the typical rent is about $1,751 a month.

How educated are people in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

About 50.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

About 6.2% of people in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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