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Lewes

Delaware · 3,303 residents · 4.192 sq mi
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Lewes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $612,700. With a median age of 65.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,303
+13%since 2000
from 2,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
788 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 699 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.3
+19%since 2000
from 54.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lewes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,609
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,707 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,144
+93%since 2000
from $32,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
8.4
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(2,938)
Black4.8%(160)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(75)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other3.9%(128)
Diversity Score26.8%(884)
Diversity Score
27
−5%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+94%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewes, Delaware?

Lewes, Delaware has about 3,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewes, Delaware?

The typical household in Lewes, Delaware earns about $72,609 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 $612,700, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.

How educated are people in Lewes, Delaware?

About 52.3% 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 5.1% 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 894 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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