Little Creek is a town located in Kent County Delaware. Little Creek has a 2024 population of 202. Little Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1% annually and its population has increased by 4.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 194 in 2020.
The average household income in Little Creek is $76,140 with a poverty rate of 27.35%. The median age in Little Creek is 41.5 years: 29.5 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Little Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 93.94% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 5.63% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83 | 2.78 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Married | 39 | 2.46 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.96 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 16 | 4.56 | 43.8 | 56.3 |
| Male | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
74.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 12.5% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 15.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.97% |
| High School Graduate | 74 | 48.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 28 | 18.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 124 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $65,882 | $0 | $65,735 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,368 | $61,875 | $65,441 |
| Some College | $67,500 | $73,500 | $0 |
$65,368
Average Earnings
$61,875
Average Male
$65,441
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.36% of Little Creek residents speak only English, while 3.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 51 | 24.88% |
| Multiple | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
27.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.57%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Little Creek is Multiple, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Little Creek is White, with 24.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 44.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.48% |
| High School | 8.11% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 10% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,750 | $67,284 |
| Households | $70,179 | $76,140 |
| Married Families | $49,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $90,454 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 11.69% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.37%
Born in Little Creek
95.24%
Native Born
4.76%
Foreign Born
2.6%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
95.24% of Little Creek residents were born in the United States, with 65.37% having been born in Delaware. 2.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 212 | 2 | 0.95% |
| 2028 | 210 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 2027 | 208 | 2 | 0.97% |
| 2026 | 206 | 2 | 0.98% |
| 2025 | 204 | 2 | 0.99% |
| 2024 | 202 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 200 | 2 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 198 | 4 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 194 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 194 | -42 | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 236 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 233 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 232 | 3 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 229 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 228 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 226 | 3 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 223 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 221 | 3 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 218 | 3 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 215 | 0 | 0% |