Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware

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Population in July 2007: 44,493.
Males: 21,371  (48.0%)
Females: 23,122  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Delaware median age:

36.0 years

Zip code: 19808

Estimated median household income in 2022: $95,241 (it was $58,038 in 2000)
Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

$95,241
DE:

$82,174

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,849 (it was $27,747 in 2000)

Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $340,859 (it was $136,900 in 2000)
Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

$340,859
DE:

$337,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $377,702; detached houses: $422,634; townhouses or other attached units: $276,374; in 2-unit structures: $193,032; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $559,065; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $187,236; mobile homes: $63,843; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $129,840
March 2022 cost of living index in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood: 108.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE (2000)
    • 36,53186.3%White alone
    • 1,8854.5%Black alone
    • 1,8404.3%Hispanic
    • 1,5353.6%Asian alone
    • 4231.0%Two or more races
    • 500.1%American Indian alone
    • 240.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 240.06%Other race alone

Races in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 14.5 square miles.

Population density: 3,070 people per square mile   (average).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood CCD:

0.8% ($1,040)
Delaware:

0.7% ($841)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greater Newark, DE (5.3 miles , pop. 67,114).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (33.4 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pike Creek, DE (1.2 miles ),
Pike Creek Valley, DE (1.3 miles ),
Newport, DE (1.9 miles ),
Lower Christiana, DE (1.9 miles ),
Piedmont, DE (1.9 miles ),
Hockessin, DE (2.0 miles ),
North Star, DE (2.0 miles ),
Upper Christiana, DE (2.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.73 N, Longitude: 75.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 302

Distribution of median household income in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Delaware:

3.7%
Most common industries in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (14.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.3%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Chemicals (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (11.9%)
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.3%)
  • Chemicals (7.1%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (16.9%)
  • Health care (15.2%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.3%)
  • Chemicals (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (2.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Computer specialists (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Engineers (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.6%)

Average climate in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware average temperatures Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware average precipitation Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware humidity Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware wind speed Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware snowfall Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware sunshine Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, Delaware clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 103. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

103
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.259. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.259
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 8.99. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.99
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.277. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.277
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 16.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 0.00328. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00328
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Delaware state average. It is 10% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.9 miles away from the Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood place center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1961, a category F3 tornado 6.7 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Delaware state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 175.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 45.8 miles away from Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 45.0 miles away from Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 276.4 miles away from Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 300.0 miles away from Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New Castle County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Snowstorms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF DELAWARE (Hospital, about 2 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • EMILY P. BISSELL HOSPITAL (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • BRANDYWINE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - PIKE CREEK (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; WILMINGTON, DE)
  • CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Acute Care Hospitals (about 3 miles away; NEWARK, DE)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE BRANDYWINE HOME THERAPIES (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; NEWARK, DE)

Amtrak stations near Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • 7 miles: NEWARK (429 S. COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 7 miles: WILMINGTON (M. L. KING BLVD, & FRENCH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 19 miles: DOWNINGTOWN (VIADUCT AVE.) . Services: public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • 16 miles: Salem 2 in Salem, NJ.
  • 16 miles: Hope Creek in Salem, NJ.
  • 16 miles: Salem 1 in Salem, NJ.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • Wilmington University (about 6 miles; New Castle, DE; Full-time enrollment: 10,072)
  • University of Delaware (about 6 miles; Newark, DE; FT enrollment: 20,078)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington (about 7 miles; Wilmington, DE; FT enrollment: 4,972)
  • Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (about 15 miles; Lincoln University, PA; FT enrollment: 2,042)
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania (about 16 miles; West Chester, PA; FT enrollment: 14,492)
  • Neumann University (about 16 miles; Aston, PA; FT enrollment: 2,622)
  • Widener University-Main Campus (about 19 miles; Chester, PA; FT enrollment: 4,051)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood: Delaware Motor Club (A), Delaware Park Race Track (B), Mill Creek Fire Company Station 1 (C), Kirkwood Highway Library (D), Mill Creek Fire Company Ambulance Station 2 (E), New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Station 3 (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Mill Creek Shopping Center (1), Midway Shopping Center (2), Meadowood Shopping Center (3), Pike Creek Shopping Center (4), Parklyn Shopping Center (5), Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center (6), Gordy Plaza Shopping Center (7), Apollo Shopping Center (8). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood include: New Life Christian Fellowship Church (A), All Nations Fellowship Church (B), Skyline United Methodist Church (C), Parish of the Ressurection Church (D), Saint James Church (E), Marshallton United Methodist Church (F), Saint Philips Lutheran Church (G), Saint Johns Church (H), Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: All Saints Cemetery (1), Saint James Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Red Clay Creek (A), Pike Creek (B), Mill Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood include: Highland West Park (1), Powell Ford Park (2), Carousel Farm Park (3), Eastburn Acres Park (4), Limestone Hills Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

New Castle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Delaware:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.9%
Whole state:

67.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.5%
Whole state:

9.2%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

1.7%
Whole state:

4.4%

People in group quarters in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood in 2010:

  • 446 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 153 people in college/university student housing
  • 12 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 8 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 5 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 3 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood in 2000:

  • 317 people in nursing homes
  • 231 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 20 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 14 people in religious group quarters
  • 5 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 4 people in other group homes

For population 15 years and over in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

Marital status in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Delaware average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE (based on New Castle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic138,17233
Mainline Protestant48,124125
Evangelical Protestant32,993169
Other22,67245
Black Protestant7,21236
Orthodox1,1665
None288,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 82
This county:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 71
New Castle County:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 112
New Castle County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 337
This county:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
Delaware:

9.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
Delaware:

27.9%

5.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($73,141 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.39%
Delaware average:

6.79%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($80 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.01%
Delaware average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Philadelphia County, PA  0.63% ($59,117 average AGI)
from Delaware County, PA  0.57% ($66,163)
from Kent County, DE  0.38% ($51,995)


5.25% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($94,385 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.25%
Delaware average:

5.45%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($149 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.01%
Delaware average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Kent County, DE  0.54% ($56,174 average AGI)
to Sussex County, DE  0.35% ($114,479)
to Philadelphia County, PA  0.33% ($55,383)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMC (1380 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRAN)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WDEL (1150 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJBR (1290 AM; 2 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAMS (1260 AM; 1 kW; NEWARK, DE; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WILM (1450 AM; 1 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELAWARE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • WMHS (88.1 FM; PIKE CREEK, DE; Owner: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • WSTW (93.7 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBR-FM (99.5 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPLY (100.3 FM; MEDIA, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVUD (91.3 FM; NEWARK, DE; Owner: UNIVERSITYOF DELAWARE)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WXHL-FM (89.1 FM; CHRISTIANA, DE; Owner: PRIORITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXPN (88.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNA.)
  • WHYY-FM (90.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WXTU (92.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTU LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMMR (93.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WDAS-FM (105.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WYSP (94.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WPTP (96.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood:

  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • W40AZ (Channel 40; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W55BT (Channel 55; TALLEYVILLE, DE; Owner: MEDIACASTING LLC)
  • WTXF-TV (Channel 29; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: FOX TV STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WELL-LP (Channel 8; WILLOW GROVE, ETC., PA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WFPA-CA (Channel 28; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE
  • 38.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 37.9%Utility gas
  • 20.4%Electricity
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.2%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood, DE
  • 41.1%Electricity
  • 34.9%Utility gas
  • 21.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel


Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood compared to Delaware state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Pike Creek-Central Kirkwood on our top lists:

  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: chemicals (population 5,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: chemicals (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life and physical scientists (population 5,000+)"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial managers (population 5,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: computer specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (1,000+ students)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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