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South Bethany

Delaware · 492 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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South Bethany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,125. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 341 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $242,600. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

492
+226%since 1990
from 151 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
+226%since 1990
from 300 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
59.8
−1%since 1990
from 60.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1122303484665841990201020202024South Bethany
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$53,624
+191%since 1990
from $18,437 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$242,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$675
US average: $602
94.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 97.1% in 1990
5.5% rent
3.6
−40%since 1990
from 6.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(9)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
1
−92%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+24.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.8%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.7%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Bethany, Delaware?

South Bethany, Delaware has about 492 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Bethany, Delaware earns about $67,125 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 $242,600, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in South Bethany, Delaware?

About 51.2% 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 1.6% 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 341 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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

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