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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pike Creek

Delaware · 19,751 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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Pike Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,655. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $156,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,751
+94%since 1990
from 10,163 in 1990
1990 – 2024
7,345 / sq mi
+94%since 1990
from 3,779 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+14%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K10K13K17K21K1990201020202024Pike Creek
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,655
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,939
+50%since 1990
from $21,958 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$156,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $130,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$791
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $630 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
25.3% rent
2.2
−26%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(9,395)
Black4.7%(481)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(185)
Asian2.6%(268)
Diversity Score21.6%(2,192)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(17,099)
Black4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(511)
Asian5.6%(1,101)
Diversity Score28.2%(5,575)
28
+31%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
−19%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike Creek, Delaware?

Pike Creek, Delaware has about 19,751 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pike Creek, Delaware earns about $71,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pike Creek, Delaware expensive?

In Pike Creek, Delaware, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Pike Creek, Delaware?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pike Creek, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pike Creek, Delaware?

About 1.6% of people in Pike Creek, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike Creek, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike Creek, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,588 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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