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Lewes

Delaware · 2,747 residents · 4.192 sq mi
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Lewes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,873. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $642,700. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,747
−6%since 2000
from 2,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
655 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
62.6
+14%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lewes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,873
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,707 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,980
+19%since 2000
from $32,685 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$642,700
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
45.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.2
+104%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,437)
Black7.6%(209)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(48)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.2%(61)
Diversity Score27.1%(745)
Diversity Score
27
−4%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewes, Delaware?

Lewes, Delaware has about 2,747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewes, Delaware?

The typical household in Lewes, Delaware earns about $62,873 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 $642,700, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Lewes, Delaware?

About 55.9% 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 13.3% 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 338 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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