Lewes · Census data
Lewes, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 3,505 people live in Lewes, with a median household income of $96,393 and a median age of 67.2. 32.3% of its 3,041 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Lewes, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Lewes | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 3,505 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 67.2 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 59% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $96,393 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 7.9% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 3,041 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 32% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 87% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $826,100 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $381 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 68% | 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 Lewes
How many people live in Lewes?
The Census Bureau estimates 3,505 residents (margin of error ± 32) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 3,303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Lewes?
The median age is 67.2 (margin of error ± 1.9), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Lewes residents are 65 or older?
About 59% 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, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Lewes?
The median household income is $96,393 (margin of error ± $32,008) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Lewes?
Per capita income is $80,704 (margin of error ± $11,177), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Lewes?
About 7.9% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (266 of 3,353), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Lewes?
The estimate is 3,041 housing units (margin of error ± 265), of which 1,747 are occupied year-round homes and 1,294 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Lewes are seasonal or vacation homes?
981 housing units (margin of error ± 248) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 32.3% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Lewes own or rent?
About 87% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 13% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Lewes?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $826,100 (margin of error ± $53,436), 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, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Lewes?
Median gross rent is $381 a month (margin of error ± $242), compared with $1,238 countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Lewes?
Workers who commute average about 24 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Lewes have a college degree?
About 68% 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, Lewes city, 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, Lewes city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.