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Lewes

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.192
State:
Delaware

Lewes is a city located in Sussex County, Delaware. Lewes has a 2026 population of 3,893. Lewes is currently growing at a rate of 2.53% annually and its population has increased by 17.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,320 in 2020.

The median household income in Lewes is $96,393 with a poverty rate of 7.93%. The median age in Lewes is 67.2 years: 66.9 years for males, and 67.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.6 males.

3.9K
Total Population
929
Density (mi²)
96 2.53%
Growth

Lewes Population

Lewes Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,893962.53%
20253,797952.57%
20243,702902.49%
20233,612942.67%
20223,5181043.05%
20213,414942.83%
20203,320190.58%
20193,333672.05%
20183,266621.94%
20173,204642.04%
20163,140611.98%
20153,079591.95%
20143,020521.75%
20132,968411.4%
20122,927341.18%
20112,893351.22%
20102,8581114.04%
20002,93236914.4%
19702,563-462-15.27%
19603,0251214.17%
19502,90400%

Median Age

Overall: 67.2 years
Female: 67.5 years
Male: 66.9 years

Lewes Adults

There are 3,281 adults, (2,078 of whom are seniors) in Lewes.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,774 (50.6%)
Male: 1,731 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewes includes 92.9% White, 3.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,25692.9%
Black or African American1253.57%
Two or more races922.62%
Asian190.54%
Other race130.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races290.83%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,25692.9%
Black or African American1253.57%
Two or more races631.8%
Asian190.54%
Other race130.37%

Lewes Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewes ' average per capita income is $44,571. Household income levels show a median of $96,393. The poverty rate stands at 7.93%.

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$146,389-
Families$143,629$212,079
Households$96,393$163,365
Non Families$39,750$70,146

$44,571

Average Income

$96,393

Median Household Income

7.93%

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)