Bethany Beach is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Bethany Beach has a 2024 population of 1,091. Bethany Beach is currently growing at a rate of 3.02% annually and its population has increased by 13.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 962 in 2020.
The average household income in Bethany Beach is $163,996 with a poverty rate of 2.82%. The median age in Bethany Beach is 66.4 years: 67.7 years for males, and 64.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bethany Beach was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 96.64% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.84% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 474 | 1.95 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Married | 262 | 2.48 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 195 | 1.19 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 17 | 2.35 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
94.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.37% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 40.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 23.9% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 11.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 121 | 14.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 799 | 783 | 518 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,114 | $120,357 | $44,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $126,250 | $250,001 | $123,929 |
| High School Graduate | $40,455 | $40,909 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $93,750 | $97,045 | $59,000 |
| Some College | $42,292 | $49,167 | $0 |
$93,750
Average Earnings
$97,045
Average Male
$59,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.18% of Bethany Beach residents speak only English, while 11.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 10 | 1.13% |
| Multiple | 11 | 7 | 63.64% |
| Asian | 17 | 5 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 4 | 33.33% |
2.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.23%
Male Poverty Rate
2.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bethany Beach is Multiple, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bethany Beach is White, with 1.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.5% |
| High School | 4.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.7% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.8% |
| Female Employed | 2.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,375 | $206,762 |
| Households | $105,833 | $163,996 |
| Married Families | $147,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,458 | $102,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 12.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.6%
Labor Force Participation
37.9%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
11.7%
Born in Bethany Beach
93.82%
Native Born
6.18%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
4.44%
Naturalized
93.82% of Bethany Beach residents were born in the United States, with 11.7% having been born in Delaware. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,252 | 32 | 2.62% |
| 2028 | 1,220 | 32 | 2.69% |
| 2027 | 1,188 | 33 | 2.86% |
| 2026 | 1,155 | 32 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 1,123 | 32 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 1,091 | 32 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 1,059 | 28 | 2.72% |
| 2022 | 1,031 | 34 | 3.41% |
| 2021 | 997 | 35 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 962 | -288 | -23.04% |
| 2019 | 1,250 | 26 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 1,224 | 28 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1,196 | 26 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 1,170 | 24 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1,146 | 23 | 2.05% |
| 2014 | 1,123 | 21 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 1,102 | 17 | 1.57% |
| 2012 | 1,085 | 14 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 1,071 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 1,058 | 0 | 0% |