Pike Creek Valley, Delaware facts for kids
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Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
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Location in New Castle County and the state of Delaware.
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 Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Pike Creek Valley, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,692 |
| • Density | 4,072.45/sq mi (1,572.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 215930 |
Pike Creek Valley is a special kind of community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
In 2010, about 11,217 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown a bit to 11,692 people.
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Education in Pike Creek Valley
Students in Pike Creek Valley attend schools in two different school districts. Most of the area is part of the Christina School District. A smaller part belongs to the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Christina School District Schools
If you live in the Christina School District part of Pike Creek Valley, you would likely go to Etta J. Wilson Elementary School. After elementary school, students usually attend Shue/Medill Middle School. For high school, students go to Newark High School.
Red Clay Consolidated School District Schools
In the Red Clay Consolidated School District section, elementary students might attend Heritage Elementary School or Linden Hill Elementary School. All middle school students in this area go to Skyline Middle School. Most high school students in the Red Clay part of Pike Creek Valley attend John Dickinson High School. A very small number of students might go to McKean High School.
Population Facts
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called the Decennial Census.
- In 2010, the population of Pike Creek Valley was 11,217 people.
- In 2020, the population increased to 11,692 people.
See also
In Spanish: Pike Creek Valley para niños
