Pike Creek is a CDP located in New Castle County Delaware. Pike Creek has a 2024 population of 6,821. Pike Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,987 in 2020.
The average household income in Pike Creek is $157,510 with a poverty rate of 1.64%. The median age in Pike Creek is 42.9 years: 42.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pike Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,638 | 66.49% |
| Asian | 1,698 | 24.34% |
| Black or African American | 379 | 5.43% |
| Two or more races | 257 | 3.68% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,705 | 2.54 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 1,466 | 3.42 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.2 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Female | 112 | 3.4 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 101 | 2.57 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 1.12% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,591 | 32.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,380 | 28.09% |
| High School Graduate | 937 | 19.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 0.61% |
| Some College | 513 | 10.44% |
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 | 3,381 | 3,297 | 1,939 |
| Asian | 885 | 885 | 676 |
| Black | 331 | 330 | 305 |
| Hispanic | 282 | 282 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 49 | 23 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 92.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,300 | $104,931 | $57,851 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,375 | $100,735 | $122,244 |
| High School Graduate | $57,179 | $125,505 | $37,171 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $89,920 | $100,368 | $66,024 |
| Some College | $88,295 | $94,459 | $80,089 |
$89,920
Average Earnings
$100,368
Average Male
$66,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.47% of Pike Creek residents speak only English, while 25.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,174 | 89 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 1,698 | 24 | 1.41% |
1.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.99%
Male Poverty Rate
1.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pike Creek is White, with 2.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pike Creek is Asian, with 1.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.1% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| High School | 1.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.33% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $163,135 | $189,175 |
| Households | $129,614 | $157,510 |
| Married Families | $178,182 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $93,065 | $100,971 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
261
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 5.87% |
| Black | 33 | 9.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
45%
Born in Pike Creek
76.03%
Native Born
23.97%
Foreign Born
7.64%
Non Citizen
16.33%
Naturalized
76.03% of Pike Creek residents were born in the United States, with 45% having been born in Delaware. 7.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,821 | -77 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 6,898 | -77 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 6,975 | -423 | -5.72% |
| 2021 | 7,398 | 411 | 5.88% |
| 2020 | 6,987 | -626 | -8.22% |
| 2019 | 7,613 | -699 | -8.41% |
| 2018 | 8,312 | -428 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 8,740 | 274 | 3.24% |
| 2016 | 8,466 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 8,463 | 321 | 3.94% |
| 2014 | 8,142 | 73 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,069 | 427 | 5.59% |
| 2012 | 7,642 | 31 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 7,611 | -287 | -3.63% |
| 2010 | 7,898 | 0 | 0% |