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Pikes Creek

Pennsylvania · 269 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Pikes Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,182. Population has declined 11% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $169,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−11%vs 2011
vs 302 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
211 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 237 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
−7%vs 2011
vs 50.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
190283376469562201020202024Pikes Creek
2024221
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,182
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,438 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,440
+6%vs 2011
vs $21,125 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.513 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $159,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $689 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−39.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
+20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−28.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
−9%vs 2011
vs 5.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(289)
Black2.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.4%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(15)
Diversity Score
5
−47%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 21.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.3% in 2011
Female
46.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania has about 269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $33,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $169,400, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% of people in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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