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Slaughter Beach

Delaware · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 1.419 sq mi
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Slaughter Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 210 residents. 56% 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 $757,400. With a median age of 68.0, 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 68.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 166%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
+106%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.0
+17%since 2000
from 57.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
641642643644641990201020202024Slaughter Beach
2024408
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,375
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,921
+200%since 2000
from $27,290 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+31%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$757,400
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.8%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+83%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
96
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(264)
Black29.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score61.4%(250)
Diversity Score
61
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 77.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slaughter Beach, Delaware?

Slaughter Beach, Delaware has about 408 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Slaughter Beach, Delaware earns about $109,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slaughter Beach, Delaware expensive?

In Slaughter Beach, Delaware, the median home is worth about $757,400.

How educated are people in Slaughter Beach, Delaware?

About 56.0% of adults age 25 and over in Slaughter Beach, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slaughter Beach, Delaware?

About 10.0% of people in Slaughter Beach, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slaughter Beach, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Slaughter Beach, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 311 residents, a change of about 321 percent over that period.

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