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Bethany Beach

Delaware · 1,104 residents (2025 est.) · 1.148 sq mi
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Bethany Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $720,900. With a median age of 66.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
905
Unchangedsince 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.3
+13%since 2000
from 58.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2604796999181K1990201020202024Bethany Beach
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,159
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,979
+144%since 2000
from $41,306 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
+25%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$720,900
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $859 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
82.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+73%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(876)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(855)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(24)
Asian2%(18)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score13.3%(120)
Diversity Score
13
+142%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

Bethany Beach, Delaware has about 905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

The typical household in Bethany Beach, Delaware earns about $117,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethany Beach, Delaware expensive?

In Bethany Beach, Delaware, the median home is worth about $720,900, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bethany Beach, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

About 1.7% of people in Bethany Beach, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethany Beach, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethany Beach, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 572 residents, a change of about 172 percent over that period.

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