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Dewey Beach, DE

Founded 1981Sussex CountyElev. 2 m
Population
328
Median home
$871,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach is home to roughly 328 residents. Dewey Beach was founded in 1981 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 63.2 and the median household income is $107,917. Homes carry a median value of $871,400, and about 89% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (95.4%). Around 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
328
Median age
63.2
Median household income
$107,917
Per-capita income
$95,035
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
98.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg. commute
27.3 min
Work from home
36.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White95.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts69.9%
Sales & office16.2%
Service9.6%
Production, transportation & material moving4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$871,400
Median gross rent
$1,175/mo
Owner-occupied
89.4%
Median year built
1985
Households
179
Avg. household size
1.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Dewey Beach.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime1270% above national
Dewey Beach5,290
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 198% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime184% above national
Dewey Beach5,542
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Dewey Beach Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dewey Beach.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dewey Beach is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dewey Beach was founded in 1981 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~2 m.

Map of Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach, DE
Where Dewey Beach is
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Notable people from Dewey Beach
Lydia Hastings
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Nearby cities
Rehoboth Beach (2 mi)Lewes (7 mi)Millville (11 mi)Bethany Beach (11 mi)Ocean View (12 mi)South Bethany (12 mi)

Common questions

Dewey Beach — frequently asked

What is the population of Dewey Beach, Delaware?
Dewey Beach has a population of about 328, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dewey Beach?
The median home value in Dewey Beach is $871,400, and the median gross rent is $1,175/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Dewey Beach safe? What is the crime rate?
Dewey Beach Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 5,290 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Dewey Beach face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dewey Beach?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Dewey Beach. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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