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Bethany Beach

Delaware · 954 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Bethany Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $571,700. With a median age of 68.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 68.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
954
+6%since 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
831 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
68.1
+16%since 2000
from 58.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2604796999181K1990201020202024Bethany Beach
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,477
+49%since 2000
from $41,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$571,700
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,264
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $859 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
10.6% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+67%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(895)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score10.6%(101)
Diversity Score
11
+93%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

Bethany Beach, Delaware has about 954 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bethany Beach, Delaware earns about $96,700 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 $571,700, and the typical rent is about $1,264 a month.

How educated are people in Bethany Beach, Delaware?

About 58.0% 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 2.8% 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 621 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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