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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rehoboth Beach

Delaware · 1,495 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Rehoboth Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $296,000. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,495
+24%since 1990
from 1,206 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,272 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 1,026 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
57.0
−2%since 1990
from 58.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rehoboth Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,429
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,494
+86%since 1990
from $20,734 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$296,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$631
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $493 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
22.2% rent
5.8
−12%since 1990
from 6.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(17)
Asian3.2%(38)
Diversity Score12.8%(154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,460)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.7%(10)
Diversity Score4.6%(69)
5
−64%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.0%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.2%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has about 1,495 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware earns about $51,429 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 $296,000, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

About 44.0% 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 5.3% 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 289 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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