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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lewes

Delaware · 2,409 residents · 4.192 sq mi
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Lewes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,719. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 523 residents. Median home value is $157,000. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 29% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,409
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
575 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.1
−20%vs 2000
vs 54.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lewes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,719
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,707 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,704
−49%vs 2000
vs $32,685 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$157,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $243,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$376
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $595 in 2000
US average: $450
64.8%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
6.4
+27%vs 2000
vs 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(2,032)
Black15.4%(371)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.6%(808)
34
+19%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.7%
−17.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+2%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lewes, Delaware?

Lewes, Delaware has about 2,409 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lewes, Delaware?

The typical household in Lewes, Delaware earns about $24,719 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 $157,000, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Lewes, Delaware?

About 24.7% 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 13.5% of people in Lewes, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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

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