Slaughter Beach · Census data
Slaughter Beach, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 408 people live in Slaughter Beach, with a median household income of $109,375 and a median age of 68. 30.9% of its 382 housing units are seasonal or vacation homes. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Slaughter Beach, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Slaughter Beach | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 408 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 68 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 57% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $109,375 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 10.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 382 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 31% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 98% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $757,400 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | Not published | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 56% | 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 Slaughter Beach
How many people live in Slaughter Beach?
The Census Bureau estimates 408 residents (margin of error ± 203) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 218. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Slaughter Beach?
The median age is 68 (margin of error ± 5.5), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Slaughter Beach residents are 65 or older?
About 57% 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, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Slaughter Beach?
The median household income is $109,375 (margin of error ± $106,896) 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, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Slaughter Beach?
Per capita income is $81,921 (margin of error ± $22,202), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Slaughter Beach?
About 10.0% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (41 of 408), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Slaughter Beach?
The estimate is 382 housing units (margin of error ± 104), of which 230 are occupied year-round homes and 152 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many homes in Slaughter Beach are seasonal or vacation homes?
118 housing units (margin of error ± 53) are vacant because they are held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use. That is 30.9% of all housing units, compared with 25.2% countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Slaughter Beach own or rent?
About 98% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 2% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Slaughter Beach?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $757,400 (margin of error ± $161,879), 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, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Slaughter Beach?
The Census Bureau does not publish a median rent for Slaughter Beach because too few rented homes were sampled. The Sussex County median is $1,238 a month. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Slaughter Beach?
Workers who commute average about 32 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Slaughter Beach have a college degree?
About 56% 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, Slaughter 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, Slaughter Beach town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.