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Little Creek, Delaware
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Location of Little Creek in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Little Creek, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Little Creek, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 1,969.70/sq mi (758.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19961
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-42870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214231 |
Little Creek is a small town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It's part of the larger Dover area. In 2020, about 195 people lived here.
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History of Little Creek
Little Creek has a long history. In 1748, a famous Quaker named John Woolman visited a Quaker meeting in Little Creek. Quakers are a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs.
Several old and important buildings in Little Creek are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. Some of these include the Cherbourg Round Barn, the Little Creek Methodist Church, and the Old Stone Tavern. The Port Mahon Lighthouse is also a historic landmark nearby.
Geography of Little Creek
Little Creek is located at about 39 degrees North latitude and 75 degrees West longitude. This is in the central part of Delaware.
The town is quite small. According to the United States Census Bureau, Little Creek covers an area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population of Little Creek
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 285 | — | |
| 1900 | 259 | −9.1% | |
| 1910 | 285 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 156 | −45.3% | |
| 1930 | 223 | 42.9% | |
| 1940 | 242 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 266 | 9.9% | |
| 1960 | 306 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 215 | −29.7% | |
| 1980 | 230 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 167 | −27.4% | |
| 2000 | 195 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 224 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 195 | −12.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 195 people living in Little Creek, making up 67 households. The town has a mix of ages, including many young people and some older residents. The average age in 2000 was 34 years old.
Education in Little Creek
Students in Little Creek attend schools within the Capital School District. The main high school for students from Little Creek is Dover High School.
Infrastructure in Little Creek
Transportation in Little Creek
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Delaware Route 9 is a main road that goes through Little Creek. It's a scenic route that runs close to the Delaware Bay. This road goes south towards Dover Air Force Base and north towards the town of Leipsic. Other roads, like Delaware Route 8 (North Little Creek Road) and South Little Creek Road, connect Little Creek to Dover to the west.
Utilities in Little Creek
The City of Dover Electric Department provides electricity to the homes and businesses in Little Creek. For natural gas, residents get their service from Chesapeake Utilities.
See also
In Spanish: Little Creek para niños
