Bethany Beach, DE

Census Place

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2023 Population

923

13.3% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

66.4

0.599% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

2.82%

7.04% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$105,833

1.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$648,500

6.26% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

332

15.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bethany Beach, DE had a population of 923 people with a median age of 66.4 and a median household income of $105,833. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bethany Beach, DE declined from 1,064 to 923, a −13.3% decrease and its median household income grew from $104,167 to $105,833, a 1.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bethany Beach, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%), White (Hispanic) (1.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.975%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.325%).

None of the households in Bethany Beach, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Bethany Beach, DE are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bethany Beach, DE was $648,500, and the homeownership rate was 94.9%.

Most people in Bethany Beach, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bethany Beach, DE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Bethany Beach, DE is home to a population of 923 people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.18% of Bethany Beach, DE residents were born outside of the country (57 people).

In 2023, there were 51.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (882 people) in Bethany Beach, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Bethany Beach, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bethany Beach, DE was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bethany Beach, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bethany Beach, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
882 ± 152
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17 ± 45
White (Hispanic)
10 ± 11

1.3%

Hispanic Population

12 people

1.3% of the people in Bethany Beach, DE are hispanic (12 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bethany Beach, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,667 ± 2,850 people
India
10,737 ± 2,530 people
Guatemala
6,256 ± 1,936 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 13,667 Delaware residents, followed by India with 10,737 and Guatemala with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

6.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

57 people

9.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

105 people

As of 2023, 6.18% of Bethany Beach, DE residents (57 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bethany Beach, DE was 9.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bethany Beach, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
59 ± 34
Gulf War (2001-)
18 ± 23
Korea
9 ± 15

Bethany Beach, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bethany Beach, DE employs 332 people. The largest industries in Bethany Beach, DE are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (91 people), Accommodation & Food Services (53 people), and Retail Trade (34 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($225,417), Finance & Insurance ($179,063), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($141,625).

Males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,027. The income inequality in Delaware (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

332

2023 Value

± 96

−15.1%

1 Year decline

± 46.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bethany Beach, DE declined at a rate of −15.1%, from 391 employees to 332 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bethany Beach, DE, are Sales & Related Occupations (68 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (59 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bethany Beach, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

332

2023 Value

± 96

−15.1%

1 Year decline

± 46.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bethany Beach, DE declined at a rate of −15.1%, from 391 employees to 332 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bethany Beach, DE, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (91 people), Accommodation & Food Services (53 people), and Retail Trade (34 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bethany Beach, DE, though some of these residents may live in Bethany Beach, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$95,682

Median earning men ± $33,716

$57,500

Median earning women ± $44,138

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($145,833), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,938), and Retail Trade ($60,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($102,857), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($94,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Bethany Beach, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bethany Beach, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bethany Beach, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Bethany Beach, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bethany Beach, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.491% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.598% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (239k), Some college (164k), and Bachelors Degree (147k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bethany Beach, DE was $648,500 in 2023, which is 2.14 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $610,300 to $648,500, a 6.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Bethany Beach, DE is 94.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bethany Beach, DE have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bethany Beach, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$648,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$34,947

$450

Median Property Taxes

±$77

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bethany Beach, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bethany Beach, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

94.9%

Homeownership

2023

71.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 94.9% of the housing units in Bethany Beach, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 95.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bethany Beach, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 512.02
Census Tract 512.03

The following map shows all of the places in Bethany Beach, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$105,833

Median Household Income

± $19,186

474

Number of Households

± 72

In 2023, the median household income of the 474 households in Bethany Beach, DE grew to $105,833 from the previous year's value of $104,167.

The following chart displays the households in Bethany Beach, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bethany Beach, DE is from Delaware.

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2022, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.73% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (51.4%)
Worked At Home (31.3%)
Bicycle (6.69%)

In 2023, 51.4% of workers in Bethany Beach, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.3%) and those who used a bicycle to get to work (6.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bethany Beach, DE have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.52% of the workforce in Bethany Beach, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bethany Beach, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bethany Beach, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bethany Beach, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bethany Beach, DE (26 out of 923 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 16 - 17 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bethany Beach, DE is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.5% of the population of Bethany Beach, DE has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 5.53% on Medicaid, 38.9% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see 1690 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1697 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4500 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 460 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,690 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sussex County, DE

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see an average of 1,690 patients per year. This represents a 0.412% decrease from the previous year (1,697 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sussex County, DE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 6.61% under 18 years, 9.97% between 18 and 34 years, 30% between 35 and 64 years, and 53.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.52%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

5.53%

Medicaid

38.9%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bethany Beach, DE declined by 35.4% from 2.35% to 1.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bethany Beach, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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