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Fenwick Island

Delaware · 342 residents · 0.331 sq mi
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Fenwick Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $283,300. With a median age of 60.9, 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 60.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

342
+88%since 1990
from 182 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,033 / sq mi
+88%since 1990
from 550 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
60.9
−3%since 1990
from 63.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1502473444405371990201020202024Fenwick Island
2024401
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,333
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,415
+124%since 1990
from $19,845 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$283,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $202,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$763
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $875 in 1990
US average: $602
93.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 95.1% in 1990
6.7% rent
4.9
−13%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(22)
6
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.2%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.2 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 Fenwick Island, Delaware?

Fenwick Island, Delaware has about 342 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fenwick Island, Delaware earns about $58,333 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 $283,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Fenwick Island, Delaware?

About 37.7% 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 8.5% 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 160 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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

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