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Pikes Creek

Pennsylvania · 260 residents · 1.273 sq mi
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Pikes Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has fallen 51% since 2019, a loss of 271 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $147,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
−51%since 2019
from 531 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
−51%since 2019
from 417 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+39%since 2019
from 34.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
190283376469562201020202024Pikes Creek
2024221
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,250
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,346 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,868
+6%since 2019
from $20,544 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,100
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $206,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
13.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(489)
Black3.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(15)
Asian1.9%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.7%(99)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(245)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−89%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+12%since 2019
from 34.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
49.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania has about 260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania earns about $54,250 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 $147,100.

How educated are people in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% 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 9.6% of people in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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