Rehoboth Beach · Census data
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 1,370 people live in Rehoboth Beach, with a median household income of $137,500 and a median age of 62.9. 70.2% of its 3,140 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Rehoboth Beach | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 1,370 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 62.9 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 44% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $137,500 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 8.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 3,140 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 70% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 81% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $1,486,100 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 71% | 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 Rehoboth Beach
How many people live in Rehoboth Beach?
The Census Bureau estimates 1,370 residents (margin of error ± 187) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 1,108. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Rehoboth Beach?
The median age is 62.9 (margin of error ± 2.5), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Rehoboth Beach residents are 65 or older?
About 44% 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, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Rehoboth Beach?
The median household income is $137,500 (margin of error ± $24,680) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Rehoboth Beach?
Per capita income is $122,417 (margin of error ± $16,379), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Rehoboth Beach?
About 8.7% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (118 of 1,353), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Rehoboth Beach?
The estimate is 3,140 housing units (margin of error ± 207), of which 806 are occupied year-round homes and 2,334 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Rehoboth Beach are seasonal or vacation homes?
2,203 housing units (margin of error ± 201) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 70.2% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Rehoboth Beach own or rent?
About 81% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 19% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Rehoboth Beach?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,486,100 (margin of error ± $445,489), 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, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Rehoboth Beach?
Median gross rent is $1,307 a month (margin of error ± $162), compared with $1,238 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Rehoboth Beach?
Workers who commute average about 21 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Rehoboth Beach have a college degree?
About 71% 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, Rehoboth Beach 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, Rehoboth Beach city, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.