Bethany Beach · Census data
Bethany Beach, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 905 people live in Bethany Beach, with a median household income of $117,159 and a median age of 66.3. 78.9% of its 2,605 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Bethany Beach, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Bethany Beach | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 905 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 66.3 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 54% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $117,159 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 1.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 2,605 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 79% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 94% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $720,900 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 66% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Bethany Beach
How many people live in Bethany Beach?
The Census Bureau estimates 905 residents (margin of error ± 140) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 954. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Bethany Beach?
The median age is 66.3 (margin of error ± 2.3), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Bethany Beach residents are 65 or older?
About 54% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Bethany Beach?
The median household income is $117,159 (margin of error ± $17,650) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Bethany Beach?
Per capita income is $100,979 (margin of error ± $22,527), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Bethany Beach?
About 1.7% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (15 of 905), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Bethany Beach?
The estimate is 2,605 housing units (margin of error ± 193), of which 461 are occupied year-round homes and 2,144 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Bethany Beach are seasonal or vacation homes?
2,055 housing units (margin of error ± 185) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 78.9% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Bethany Beach own or rent?
About 94% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 6% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Bethany Beach?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $720,900 (margin of error ± $56,919), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Bethany Beach?
Median gross rent is $1,375 a month (margin of error ± $705), compared with $1,238 countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Bethany Beach?
Workers who commute average about 23 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Bethany Beach have a college degree?
About 66% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.