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South Bethany

Delaware · 538 residents (2025 est.) · 0.503 sq mi
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South Bethany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% 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 $955,200. With a median age of 68.7, 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 68.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
+11%since 2000
from 492 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.7
+15%since 2000
from 59.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1122303484665841990201020202024South Bethany
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$113,391
+111%since 2000
from $53,624 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+2%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$955,200
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
74.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
8.2
+126%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other13.4%(73)
Diversity Score33.7%(183)
Diversity Score
34
+6499%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.0%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bethany, Delaware?

South Bethany, Delaware has about 545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Bethany, Delaware?

The typical household in South Bethany, Delaware earns about $116,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Bethany, Delaware expensive?

In South Bethany, Delaware, the median home is worth about $955,200.

How educated are people in South Bethany, Delaware?

About 77.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Bethany, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Bethany, Delaware?

About 4.6% of people in South Bethany, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Bethany, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, South Bethany, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 394 residents, a change of about 261 percent over that period.

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