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Lewes, DE

Founded 1631Sussex CountyElev. 4 m
Population
3,415
Median home
$806,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Lewes

Lewes is home to roughly 3,415 residents. Lewes was founded in 1631 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 67.3 and the median household income is $92,375. Homes carry a median value of $806,700, and about 87% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (93.8%). Around 65% 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
3,415
Median age
67.3
Median household income
$92,375
Per-capita income
$67,988
Poverty rate
5.8%
High-school grad or higher
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.2%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
27.1 min
Work from home
29.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White93.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts64.3%
Sales & office25.1%
Service5.7%
Production, transportation & material moving2.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$806,700
Median gross rent
$1,271/mo
Owner-occupied
86.7%
Median year built
1992
Households
1,673
Avg. household size
1.94

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lewes has 6 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading40%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cape Henlopen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Beacon Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Lewes Elementary SchoolElementary
Love Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Sussex ConsortiumOtherGrades -1–12
Frederick D Thomas Middle School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime65% below national
Lewes137
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime38% below national
Lewes1,206
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lewes.

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

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

Lewes was founded in 1631 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~4 m.

Map of Lewes
Lewes, DE
Where Lewes is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaLewes
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Norwood HouseSt. George's ChapelCool Spring Presbyterian ChurchRussell, William, HouseHall, Col. David, HouseFisher's ParadiseFisher HomesteadColeman House
Notable people from Lewes
Daniel RodneyJoseph MaullSamuel PaynterJoshua HallHiram R. BurtonDavid HallCaleb RodneySarah Fisher AmesGeorge B. RodneyEugene Bookhammer
People searches in Lewes
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Nearby cities
Rehoboth Beach (5 mi)Dewey Beach (7 mi)Milton (9 mi)Georgetown (15 mi)Ellendale (15 mi)Millsboro (16 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Lewes, DE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Lewes, Delaware.

Anthony Bell, 50
Lewes · Sussex County · 19958
AKA Anthony Bell J, Anthony Bell Jr

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Lewes — frequently asked

What is the population of Lewes, Delaware?
Lewes has a population of about 3,415, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lewes?
The median home value in Lewes is $806,700, and the median gross rent is $1,271/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lewes safe? What is the crime rate?
Lewes Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 137 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lewes 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 schools are in Lewes?
Lewes has 6 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lewes?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Lewes. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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