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Rehoboth Beach

Delaware · 1,108 residents · 1.175 sq mi
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Rehoboth Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,083. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 387 residents. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,147,600. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
−26%since 2000
from 1,495 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.3
+13%since 2000
from 57.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rehoboth Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,083
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,589
+239%since 2000
from $38,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,147,600
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
9.8
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,031)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(34)
Asian1.3%(14)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score14.8%(164)
Diversity Score
15
+219%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+127%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has about 1,108 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware earns about $117,083 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 $1,147,600, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware?

About 69.2% 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 2.4% of people in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rehoboth Beach, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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