Pike Creek, Delaware facts for kids
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Pike Creek, Delaware
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Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
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 Pike Creek, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Pike Creek, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,808 |
| • Density | 2,903.68/sq mi (1,121.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-56490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867107 |
Pike Creek is a community located in New Castle County, Delaware. It is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes cities like Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington.
In 2007, CNN's Money Magazine named Pike Creek the number one "Best Place to Live" in the United States. It was the only community in Delaware to make this special list. According to the 2020 Census, about 7,808 people live here.
Pike Creek offers many fun places to visit. These include Middle Run Natural Area, White Clay Creek State Park, and the Carousel Farm Park and Equestrian Center. You can also find golf courses and restaurants.
The community is about five miles from downtown Newark, which is home to the University of Delaware. Bike trails connect Pike Creek to the university campus and Newark's downtown area. Pike Creek is also about 10 miles west of Wilmington, Delaware's largest city.
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Geography of Pike Creek
Pike Creek is located in Delaware. Its exact coordinates are 39°43′51″N 75°42′15″W / 39.73083°N 75.70417°W.
The community covers a total area of about 6.1 square miles (15.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Homes in Pike Creek
Pike Creek has a population of 7,808 people as of the 2020 Census. In 2010, the population was 7,898.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 10,163 | — | |
| 2000 | 19,751 | 94.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,898 | −60.0% | |
| 2020 | 7,808 | −1.1% | |
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In 2011, the average value for a house or condo was around $324,403. Most homes were detached houses, valued at about $357,826. The average rent for homes in 2011 was $1,560.
The community is made up of different groups of people. In 2010, about 88.30% of residents were White, 4.09% were African American, and 5.58% were Asian. About 2.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 8,201 households in 2010. About 30.1% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.36 people. The average family size was 2.98 people.
The population's age groups in 2010 were:
- 22.9% were under 18 years old.
- 35.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 9.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Pike Creek was 36 years.
Education in Pike Creek
Students in Pike Creek attend public schools that are part of two different school districts. These are the Red Clay Consolidated School District and the Christina School District.
Pike Creek is also home to two private schools: Goldey-Beacom College and St. Mark's High School.
Elementary Schools
In the Red Clay district, elementary schools serving Pike Creek include Cooke Elementary School and Linden Hill Elementary School. For the Christina district, students attend Etta J. Wilson Elementary School.
Middle Schools
Red Clay middle schools for Pike Creek students are H. B. duPont Middle School and Skyline Middle School. In the Christina district, students go to Shue/Medill Middle School.
High Schools
High schools in the Red Clay district that serve Pike Creek include John Dickinson High School and McKean High School. Students in the Christina district attend Newark High School.
Fun Places to Visit
Pike Creek has several great spots for outdoor activities and fun:
- White Clay Creek State Park: A beautiful park with trails and natural areas.
- Carousel Farm Park & Equestrian Center: A place for horse riding and other activities.
- Middle Run Natural Area: Another lovely natural area for exploring.
Pike Creek in TV Shows
Pike Creek was mentioned in the TV show Supernatural. In the season 5 premiere episode, "Sympathy for the Devil", the character Lucifer talks to Nick in Pike Creek.
The Former Golf Club Site
The land where the Pike Creek Golf Club used to be has been part of a discussion about building new homes. This golf club was once known as Three Little Bakers Golf Club. It operated as an 18-hole course from 1971 to 2010. It also had a bar, restaurant, and a dinner theater.
In 2013, a judge decided that the owners of the land should keep 130 acres of it as open space, which could still be used as a golf course. Later, in 2021, the Delaware Supreme Court supported an earlier decision. This decision meant that the 130 acres would not be officially designated as open space. This change reduced the number of new homes that could be built on the site.
See also
In Spanish: Pike Creek (Delaware) para niños
