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Rehoboth Beach

Delaware · 1,327 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Rehoboth Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $879,300. With a median age of 59.1, 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 59.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,327
−11%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,129 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.1
+4%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rehoboth Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,670
+60%since 2000
from $38,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14%
US avg: 7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$879,300
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,119
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
79.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
13.3
+131%since 2000
from 5.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.6%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,257)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(48)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score12.6%(167)
Diversity Score
13
+172%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has about 1,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware earns about $66,250 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 $879,300, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

About 64.1% 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 5.8% 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 121 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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