Lewes, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lewes, Delaware Summary
Life in Lewes research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lewes over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lewes:
The population in Lewes is 3,257.
The median home value in Lewes is $676,000.
The median income in Lewes is $78,125.
The median rent in Lewes is $1,290.
The unemployment rate in Lewes is 1.0%.
The poverty rate in Lewes is 7.0%.
Table Of Contents
Lewes SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
4
Safety
8.5
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Lewes, DE Crime Report
46
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,302.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-43.98%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lewes / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 46 | 1,302.0 | 2,393.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 254.7 | 431.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 70.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 198.1 | 327.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 37 | 1,047.3 | 1,961.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 84.9 | 254.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 33 | 934.1 | 1,538.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 28.3 | 168.7 | 282.7 |
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Rankings for Lewes in Delaware
Map Of Lewes, DE
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Population over time in Lewes
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,257 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 3,118 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 2,961 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 2,955 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 2,887 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 2,840 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 2,808 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 2,803 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 2,799 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2,819 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lewes
| Race | Lewes | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 60.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 9.7% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lewes
| Gender | Lewes | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lewes for adults over 25
| Education | Lewes | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lewes, Delaware
| Income | Lewes | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.5% | 8.5% | 9.5% |
