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Pike Creek Valley

Delaware · 11,692 residents · 2.871 sq mi
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Pike Creek Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $248,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,692
+6%since 2019
from 10,989 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,072 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 3,828 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,429
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,871 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,877
−2%since 2019
from $42,914 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $252,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,229 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
38.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−3%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(7,326)
Black15.6%(1,718)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(573)
Asian7.7%(842)
Other4.8%(530)
Diversity Score65%(7,146)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(8,039)
Black10.4%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(756)
Asian9.6%(1,128)
Other7.3%(850)
Diversity Score65.2%(7,628)
Diversity Score
65
Unchangedsince 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−5%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

Pike Creek Valley, Delaware has about 11,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware earns about $76,429 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 $248,700, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.

How educated are people in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware?

About 46.2% 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 9.0% of people in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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