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Dewey Beach

Delaware · 353 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Dewey Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,557. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $766,800. With a median age of 57.0, 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 57.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 137%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+17%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+9%since 2000
from 52.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672192723243771990201020202024Dewey Beach
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,557
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,119
+29%since 2000
from $51,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$766,800
+137%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
7.9
+193%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(270)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(16)
Asian3.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.9%(10)
Diversity Score10.7%(38)
Diversity Score
11
−51%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dewey Beach, Delaware?

Dewey Beach, Delaware has about 353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dewey Beach, Delaware earns about $96,557 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 $766,800, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Dewey Beach, Delaware?

About 57.6% 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 8.4% 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 169 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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