Fenwick Island is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Fenwick Island has a 2024 population of 387. Fenwick Island is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 13.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 342 in 2020.
The average household income in Fenwick Island is $211,020 with a poverty rate of 1.14%. The median age in Fenwick Island is 70.1 years: 69.4 years for males, and 71.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fenwick Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 95.14% |
| Native American | 13 | 3.71% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 197 | 1.78 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Married | 117 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 70 | 1.16 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Female | 10 | 2.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.12
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
98.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 2.7% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 6.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 34.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 24.32% |
| High School Graduate | 40 | 12.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 61 | 18.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 316 | 301 | 180 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $141,875 | $141,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,500 | $178,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $68,250 | $67,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,000 | $69,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $24,583 | $0 | $22,917 |
$50,000
Average Earnings
$69,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.43% of Fenwick Island residents speak only English, while 0.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 333 | 4 | 1.2% |
1.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
2.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fenwick Island is White, with 1.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fenwick Island is White, with 1.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $178,125 | $266,854 |
| Households | $118,438 | $211,020 |
| Married Families | $191,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $109,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
76.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
41
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 12.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.6%
Labor Force Participation
31.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
17.14%
Born in Fenwick Island
96%
Native Born
4%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4%
Naturalized
96% of Fenwick Island residents were born in the United States, with 17.14% having been born in Delaware. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 443 | 11 | 2.55% |
| 2028 | 432 | 11 | 2.61% |
| 2027 | 421 | 12 | 2.93% |
| 2026 | 409 | 11 | 2.76% |
| 2025 | 398 | 11 | 2.84% |
| 2024 | 387 | 11 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 376 | 9 | 2.45% |
| 2022 | 367 | 12 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 355 | 13 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 342 | -105 | -23.49% |
| 2019 | 447 | 10 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 437 | 9 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 428 | 9 | 2.15% |
| 2016 | 419 | 9 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 410 | 8 | 1.99% |
| 2014 | 402 | 7 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 395 | 6 | 1.54% |
| 2012 | 389 | 5 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 384 | 4 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 380 | 0 | 0% |