Pike Creek Valley, DE

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2022 Population
11,452
2.27% 1-year decline
2022 Median Age
37.8
0.265% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
7.86%
12.8% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$86,953
12.3% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$281,800
7.97% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
6,535
0.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Pike Creek Valley, DE had a population of 11.5k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $86,953. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pike Creek Valley, DE declined from 11,718 to 11,452, a −2.27% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,402 to $86,953, a 12.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pike Creek Valley, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), and White (Hispanic) (2.79%).

None of the households in Pike Creek Valley, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Pike Creek Valley, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pike Creek Valley, DE are Goldey-Beacom College (360 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Pike Creek Valley, DE was $281,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.2%.

Most people in Pike Creek Valley, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Pike Creek Valley, DE was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Pike Creek Valley, DE is home to a population of 11.5k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.38% of Pike Creek Valley, DE residents were born outside of the country (960 people).

In 2022, there were 3.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.43k people) in Pike Creek Valley, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 766 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.5%
2022 Citizenship
94.9%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.5% of Pike Creek Valley, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Pike Creek Valley, DE was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pike Creek Valley, DE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    7.43k ± 1k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.96k ± 719
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    766 ± 273
5.46%
Hispanic Population
625 people

In 2022, there were 3.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.43k people) in Pike Creek Valley, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.96k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 766 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.46% of the people in Pike Creek Valley, DE are hispanic (625 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

8.38%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
960 people
9.11%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.07k people

As of 2022, 8.38% of Pike Creek Valley, DE residents (960 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pike Creek Valley, DE was 9.11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    205 ± 146
  2. Vietnam
    200 ± 108
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    148 ± 122

Pike Creek Valley, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Pike Creek Valley, DE employs 6.54k people. The largest industries in Pike Creek Valley, DE are Finance & Insurance (935 people), Retail Trade (889 people), and Educational Services (783 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($103,160), Manufacturing ($94,464), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($92,976).

Occupations

6.54k
2022 Value
± 729
0.74%
1 Year growth
± 15.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pike Creek Valley, DE grew at a rate of 0.74%, from 6.49k employees to 6.54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pike Creek Valley, DE, are Management Occupations (1,041 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (769 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (745 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pike Creek Valley, DE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

6.54k
2022 Value
± 729
0.74%
1 Year growth
± 15.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pike Creek Valley, DE grew at a rate of 0.74%, from 6.49k employees to 6.54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pike Creek Valley, DE, are Finance & Insurance (935 people), Retail Trade (889 people), and Educational Services (783 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pike Creek Valley, DE, though some of these residents may live in Pike Creek Valley, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$66,368
Median earning men ± $15,638
$45,958
Median earning women ± $6,975

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($120,655), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,261), and Public Administration ($103,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($128,384), Wholesale Trade ($111,324), and Public Administration ($91,974).

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Civics

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Education

In 2022, universities in Pike Creek Valley, DE awarded 360 degrees. The student population of Pike Creek Valley, DE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 474 male students and 538 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pike Creek Valley, DE are White (109 and 49.1%), followed by Black or African American (61 and 27.5%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 10.8%), and Asian (14 and 6.31%).

The largest universities in Pike Creek Valley, DE by number of degrees awarded are Goldey-Beacom College (360 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pike Creek Valley, DE are General Finance (62 and 17.2%), General Business Administration & Management (60 and 16.7%), and Organizational Leadership (32 and 8.89%).

The median tuition cost in Pike Creek Valley, DE for private four year colleges is $13,050.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2022 in Pike Creek Valley, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,012 (46.8% men and 53.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,012 students enrolled in Pike Creek Valley, DE, 46.8% men and 53.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 315 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 25 degrees awarded
  2. 44 degrees awarded
  3. 32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Pike Creek Valley, DE was General Business Administration & Management with 25 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
360 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Goldey-Beacom College with 360 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 146 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pike Creek Valley, DE, which is 0.682 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 109 degrees mean that there were 1.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 61 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.491% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.598% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (239k), Some college (164k), and Bachelors Degree (147k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Pike Creek Valley, DE was $281,800 in 2022, which is 1 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $261,000 to $281,800, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Pike Creek Valley, DE is 64.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Pike Creek Valley, DE have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pike Creek Valley, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pike Creek Valley, DE is $86,953. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Pike Creek Valley, DE was Census Tract 136.12 with a value of $155,000, followed by Census Tract 136.13 and Census Tract 136.04, with respective values of $128,871 and $109,625.

Property

$281,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$21,961
$3,316
Median Property Taxes
±$491

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Rent vs Own

64.2%
Homeownership
2022
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 64.2% of the housing units in Pike Creek Valley, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 136.12
  2. Census Tract 136.13
  3. Census Tract 136.04

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pike Creek Valley, DE was Census Tract 136.12 with a value of $155,000, followed by Census Tract 136.13 and Census Tract 136.04, with respective values of $128,871 and $109,625.

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Household Income

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$86,953
Median Household Income
± $9,312
5.17k
Number of Households
± 622

In 2022, the median household income of the 5.17k households in Pike Creek Valley, DE grew to $86,953 from the previous year's value of $77,402.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pike Creek Valley, DE is from Pike Creek Valley, DE.
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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.7%)
  3. Carpooled (12.1%)

In 2022, 71.2% of workers in Pike Creek Valley, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who carpooled to work (12.1%).

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pike Creek Valley, DE have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Pike Creek Valley, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

7.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pike Creek Valley, DE (867 out of 11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pike Creek Valley, DE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

97.8% of the population of Pike Creek Valley, DE has health coverage, with 63.6% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.2%
Uninsured
63.6%
Employer Coverage
10.7%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pike Creek Valley, DE declined by 39% from 3.61% to 2.2%.

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