Little Creek, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 141, Little Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Little Creek is a small community located in Delaware, within Kent County. The total population is 141. It ranks as the 79th most populous out of 79 Census-designated places in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Creek is 46.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 41.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little Creek is $68,750. This is 19% lower than the state median of $84,954. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.4%. The unemployment rate is 10.6%. This is 108% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $178,100. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $352,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Little Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 73.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Little Creek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.9% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.1%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 35.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little Creek, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.