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Slaughter Beach

Delaware · 207 residents · 1.419 sq mi
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Slaughter Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $275,000. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
+5%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 57.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
641642643644641990201020202024Slaughter Beach
2024408
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,667
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,070
−15%since 2000
from $27,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
69.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+98%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(194)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(18)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slaughter Beach, Delaware?

Slaughter Beach, Delaware has about 207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Slaughter Beach, Delaware earns about $36,667 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 $275,000, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Slaughter Beach, Delaware?

About 32.9% 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 25.0% 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 110 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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

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