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South Bethany, DE

Sussex CountyElev. 1 m
Population
503
Median home
$855,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About South Bethany

With about 503 residents, South Bethany is one of Delaware's notable places. South Bethany sits in Sussex County. The median age is 69.2 and the median household income is $111,667. Homes carry a median value of $855,000, and about 100% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.1%). Around 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 35 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
503
Median age
69.2
Median household income
$111,667
Per-capita income
$106,415
Poverty rate
3.6%
High-school grad or higher
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
76%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
34.9 min
Work from home
40.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts63.9%
Service14.6%
Sales & office11.1%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.8%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$855,000
Owner-occupied
100%
Median year built
1993
Households
310
Avg. household size
1.62

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

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving South Bethany.

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime49% below national
South Bethany197
Delaware399
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime1% above national
South Bethany1,972
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 6% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around South Bethany.

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

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

South Bethany sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~1 m.

Map of South Bethany
South Bethany, DE
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Nearby cities
Bethany Beach (2 mi)Ocean View (3 mi)Millville (4 mi)Fenwick Island (4 mi)Selbyville (9 mi)Dagsboro (10 mi)

Common questions

South Bethany — frequently asked

What is the population of South Bethany, Delaware?
South Bethany has a population of about 503, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in South Bethany?
The median home value in South Bethany is $855,000 (U.S. Census ACS).
Is South Bethany safe? What is the crime rate?
South Bethany Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 197 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does South Bethany 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 South Bethany?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near South Bethany. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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