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Dewey Beach

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.331
State:
Delaware

Dewey Beach is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. Dewey Beach has a 2026 population of 428. Dewey Beach is currently growing at a rate of 2.88% annually and its population has increased by 19.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 358 in 2020.

The median household income in Dewey Beach is $105,625 with a poverty rate of 8.55%. The median age in Dewey Beach is 63.3 years: 63.9 years for males, and 60.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males.

428
Total Population
1,294
Density (mi²)
12 2.88%
Growth

Dewey Beach Population

Dewey Beach Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026428122.88%
2025416112.72%
2024405102.53%
2023395112.86%
2022384133.5%
2021371133.63%
202035820.56%
201940192.3%
201839282.08%
201738482.13%
201637682.17%
201536871.94%
201436171.98%
201335451.43%
201234941.16%
201134541.17%
201034010.29%

Median Age

Overall: 63.3 years
Female: 60.6 years
Male: 63.9 years

Dewey Beach Adults

There are 329 adults, (140 of whom are seniors) in Dewey Beach.

Sex Ratio

Female: 182 (51.9%)
Male: 169 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Dewey Beach includes 97.72% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34397.72%
Other race30.85%
Two or more races30.85%
Asian20.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races30.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34397.72%
Other race30.85%
Asian20.57%

Dewey Beach Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Dewey Beach 's average per capita income is $72,917. Household income levels show a median of $105,625. The poverty rate stands at 8.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$154,167-
Families$150,000$222,980
Households$105,625$178,219
Non Families$81,250$102,764

$72,917

Average Income

$105,625

Median Household Income

8.55%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)