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Fenwick Island

Delaware · 398 residents (2025 est.) · 0.331 sq mi
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Fenwick Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,125. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 57% 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 $1,394,700. With a median age of 66.8, 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 66.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
+17%since 2000
from 342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,211 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,033 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.8
+10%since 2000
from 60.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:398 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1502473444405371990201020202024Fenwick Island
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,572
+126%since 2000
from $44,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+9%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,394,700
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
72.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.3
+154%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(8)
Diversity Score17.6%(70)
Diversity Score
18
+174%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.9%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenwick Island, Delaware?

Fenwick Island, Delaware has about 401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fenwick Island, Delaware?

The typical household in Fenwick Island, Delaware earns about $113,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenwick Island, Delaware expensive?

In Fenwick Island, Delaware, the median home is worth about $1,394,700, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Fenwick Island, Delaware?

About 56.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fenwick Island, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fenwick Island, Delaware?

About 3.0% of people in Fenwick Island, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fenwick Island, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Fenwick Island, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 219 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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