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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dewey Beach

Delaware · 301 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Dewey Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,471. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $215,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 68% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

301
+64%since 1990
from 184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
909 / sq mi
+64%since 1990
from 556 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
52.1
+20%since 1990
from 43.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1672192723243771990201020202024Dewey Beach
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,471
+269%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,364 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,958
+222%since 1990
from $16,131 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−16.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$688
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $678 in 1990
US average: $602
83.9%
+22.5 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
16.1% rent
2.7
−80%since 1990
from 13.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(175)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(270)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(16)
Asian3.7%(11)
Diversity Score21.9%(66)
22
+24%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.0%
+19.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.0%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.4%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+91%since 1990
from 12.1 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 Dewey Beach, Delaware?

Dewey Beach, Delaware has about 301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dewey Beach, Delaware earns about $79,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dewey Beach, Delaware expensive?

In Dewey Beach, Delaware, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Dewey Beach, Delaware?

About 48.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dewey Beach, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dewey Beach, Delaware?

About 1.9% of people in Dewey Beach, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dewey Beach, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Dewey Beach, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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