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Lewes

Delaware · 3,826 residents (2025 est.) · 4.192 sq mi
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Lewes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,393. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $826,100. With a median age of 67.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,505
+20%since 2000
from 2,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
67.2
+22%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,826 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lewes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,393
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,707 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,704
+147%since 2000
from $32,685 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+24%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$826,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
+71%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(2,544)
Black9.8%(286)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(49)
Asian1%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(3,256)
Black3.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other2.2%(76)
Diversity Score16.9%(592)
Diversity Score
17
−40%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.2%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewes, Delaware?

Lewes, Delaware has about 3,505 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewes, Delaware?

The typical household in Lewes, Delaware earns about $96,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewes, Delaware expensive?

In Lewes, Delaware, the median home is worth about $826,100, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Lewes, Delaware?

About 67.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lewes, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewes, Delaware?

About 7.9% of people in Lewes, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewes, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewes, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,096 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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