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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bethany Beach

Delaware · 903 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Bethany Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 570 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $184,000. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

903
+171%since 1990
from 333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
787 / sq mi
+171%since 1990
from 290 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
58.9
−5%since 1990
from 62.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2604796999181K1990201020202024Bethany Beach
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,875
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,306
+121%since 1990
from $18,676 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$184,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $155,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$859
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $561 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
+16.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
14.0% rent
3.5
−31%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(876)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.5%(50)
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.8%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.5%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−1%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

Bethany Beach, Delaware has about 903 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bethany Beach, Delaware earns about $51,875 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 $184,000, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

About 43.8% 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 4.7% 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 570 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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