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Rehoboth Beach

Delaware · 1,309 residents (2025 est.) · 1.175 sq mi
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Rehoboth Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,486,100. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 176%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,370
−8%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
+8%since 2009
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
62.9
+10%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rehoboth Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(52)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.5%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(34)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(66)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.4%(88)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(176)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.3%(333)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426.2%(359)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.3%(169)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.1%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$122,417
+218%since 2000
from $38,494 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+5%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,486,100
+176%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
74.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
−11%since 2009
from 12.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,460)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,226)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(76)
Asian1.7%(23)
Other3.1%(43)
Diversity Score
24
+347%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(44)
Puerto Rican1.6%(22)
Chilean0.3%(4)
Spaniard0.2%(3)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.2%(16)
Chinese0.3%(4)
Korean0.2%(3)
Ancestry
English18.8%(257)
German16.6%(227)
Irish15.3%(209)
Italian10.3%(141)
American9.7%(133)
Polish6.2%(85)
Israeli3.7%(51)
Russian3.7%(51)
Scottish3.4%(47)
Welsh1.8%(25)
Slovak1.8%(24)
French1.4%(19)
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Arab1.1%(15)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(15)
Swedish1%(14)
Greek0.9%(13)
Swiss0.9%(13)
Czech0.9%(12)
Lebanese0.6%(8)
Dutch0.5%(7)
Hungarian0.4%(6)
Austrian0.4%(5)
Norwegian0.4%(5)
Ukrainian0.4%(5)
British0.3%(4)
Lithuanian0.3%(4)
Romanian0.3%(4)
Danish0.2%(3)
Serbian0.2%(3)
Belgian0.1%(2)
Haitian0.1%(2)
Jamaican0.1%(2)
Moroccan0.1%(1)
Croatian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.9%(83)
Married77.5%(540)
Widowed2.7%(19)
Divorced7.9%(55)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(119)
Married55.3%(321)
Widowed14.5%(84)
Divorced9.7%(56)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has about 1,370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

The typical household in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware earns about $137,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rehoboth Beach, Delaware expensive?

In Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, the median home is worth about $1,486,100, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

About 70.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

About 8.7% of people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rehoboth Beach, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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