Little Creek Public RecordsDelaware

Little Creek, Kent County, DE, had a 2020 population of 195. The median age was about 37.5 years. Approximately 49% of residents were male and 51% female. Racially, the population was about 79% White, 8% Black or African American, 3% Native American, 2% Asian, and 8% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up about 6% of the population.

Little Creek, Kent County, DE, is a small town with about 250 residents. Homeownership rate is around 65%, with median home values near $180,000—slightly below the Delaware median. Rentals comprise about 35% of housing, with average monthly rents around $1,200. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes and some duplexes; neighborhoods are quiet and close-knit. Property values have remained stable with a modest annual growth rate of 2-3%. Effective property tax rate is about 0.54%, resulting in average annual taxes of roughly $970 per home.

Little Creek, Kent County, DE, is a small town with no public schools within its limits; K-12 students typically attend Caesar Rodney School District schools nearby. The district has a graduation rate of 90% and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. About 14% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety measures meet state standards, and adults can access educational programs in Dover, 7 miles away. Local schools score around 6/10 on GreatSchools. No higher education institutions are located in Little Creek itself.

Little Creek, a small town in Kent County, Delaware, relies predominantly on personal vehicles, with approximately 94% of residents commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate exceeding 90% of households. Public transit usage is minimal due to limited DART First State bus service. The average commute time is about 24 minutes, slightly below the national average, primarily to nearby Dover—the major employment hub. Transportation infrastructure includes local roads with access to DE Route 9, but no rail services. Walking and biking rates are low, reflecting the rural-suburban character and car dependency of the community.

Little Creek, Kent County, DE, lacks hospitals within its boundaries; residents typically access care at nearby Bayhealth Hospital (Dover, ~5 miles away). The city itself has limited clinics, with most primary and specialty providers located in Dover. Approximately 91% of Kent County residents have health insurance. The population is predominantly White (65%), African American (25%), and Hispanic (6%). Common health issues mirror county trends: diabetes (11%), hypertension (32%), and obesity (36%). Access challenges include transportation and provider shortages; the area is federally designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).