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Pike Creek

Delaware · 7,808 residents · 2.689 sq mi
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Pike Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,750. Population has fallen 60% since 2000, a loss of 11,943 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,700. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 76% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,808
−60%since 2000
from 19,751 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,904 / sq mi
−60%since 2000
from 7,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+24%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K10K13K17K21K1990201020202024Pike Creek
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,750
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,563
+78%since 2000
from $32,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.2%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
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
$335,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,798
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $791 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(17,099)
Black4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(511)
Asian5.6%(1,101)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(5,575)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(5,585)
Black4.8%(377)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(352)
Asian15.2%(1,186)
Other2.3%(177)
Diversity Score55.2%(4,312)
Diversity Score
55
+96%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pike Creek, Delaware?

Pike Creek, Delaware has about 7,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pike Creek, Delaware earns about $121,750 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 $335,700, and the typical rent is about $1,798 a month.

How educated are people in Pike Creek, Delaware?

About 64.8% 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 1.0% of people in Pike Creek, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pike Creek, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Pike Creek, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,355 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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