Bethany Beach, DE

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Bethany Beach Overview

1,064
TOTAL POPULATION
480
MALE POPULATION
584
FEMALE POPULATION
82.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
121.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
66.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$80,028
PER CAPITA INCOME
$135,417
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$104,167
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
43.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
56.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
400
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
38.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bethany Beach Zip Codes

Bethany Beach Area Codes

Race in Bethany Beach

The most populous races in Bethany Beach are White / Caucasian (991 | 93.1%), Asian (62 | 5.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (19 | 1.8%).
Race in Bethany Beach
Race# Population% Population
Asian625.8%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino191.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian99193.1%
Two or more Races111.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,064100.0%

Ancestry in Bethany Beach

The most populous ancestries reported in Bethany Beach are Irish (309 | 29.0%), German (212 | 19.9%), English (158 | 14.8%), Italian (88 | 8.3%), and Polish (55 | 5.2%), together accounting for 77.2% of all Bethany Beach residents.
Ancestry in Bethany Beach
Ancestry# Population% Population
American333.1%
Arab20.2%
Belgian30.3%
Bhutanese80.7%
British30.3%
Cuban70.7%
Czech292.7%
Dutch60.6%
Eastern European30.3%
English15814.8%
European121.1%
French191.8%
French Canadian30.3%
German21219.9%
Greek181.7%
Hungarian30.3%
Indian (Asian)30.3%
Iranian30.3%
Irish30929.0%
Italian888.3%
Korean545.1%
Lebanese20.2%
Mexican100.9%
Northern European20.2%
Polish555.2%
Puerto Rican20.2%
Russian60.6%
Scandinavian111.0%
Scotch-Irish60.6%
Scottish393.7%
Slavic40.4%
Slovak151.4%
Swedish50.5%
Thai30.3%
Welsh484.5%
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Immigrants in Bethany Beach

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bethany Beach came from Asia (63 | 5.9%), Philippines (54 | 5.1%), South Eastern Asia (54 | 5.1%), Europe (25 | 2.4%), and Italy (14 | 1.3%), together accounting for 19.7% of all Bethany Beach residents.
Immigrants in Bethany Beach
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia635.9%
Australia80.7%
Belgium30.3%
Canada30.3%
Colombia60.6%
Europe252.4%
France30.3%
Germany50.5%
India30.3%
Iran60.6%
Italy141.3%
Latin America60.6%
Oceania80.7%
Philippines545.1%
South America60.6%
South Central Asia90.9%
South Eastern Asia545.1%
Southern Europe141.3%
Western Europe111.0%
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Sex and Age in Bethany Beach

Sex and Age in Bethany Beach

The most populous age groups in Bethany Beach are 70 to 74 Years (98 | 20.4%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (89 | 15.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
15 to 19 Years17 (3.5%)11 (1.9%)
20 to 24 Years26 (5.4%)53 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Years26 (5.4%)16 (2.7%)
30 to 34 Years13 (2.7%)6 (1.0%)
35 to 39 Years10 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
50 to 54 Years29 (6.0%)33 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years19 (4.0%)33 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years53 (11.0%)89 (15.2%)
65 to 69 Years88 (18.3%)78 (13.4%)
70 to 74 Years98 (20.4%)84 (14.4%)
75 to 79 Years56 (11.7%)60 (10.3%)
80 to 84 Years21 (4.4%)20 (3.4%)
85 Years and over24 (5.0%)63 (10.8%)
Total480 (100.0%)584 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bethany Beach

Median Family Size in Bethany Beach

The median family size in Bethany Beach is 2.39 persons per family, with single female/mother families (17 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 0.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bethany Beach
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple316 (94.3%)2.40
Single Male/Father2 (0.6%)2.00
Single Female/Mother17 (5.1%)2.41
Total Families335 (100.0%)2.39

Median Household Size in Bethany Beach

The median household size in Bethany Beach is 2.04 persons per household, with single female/mother households (17 | 3.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.41 persons per household. non-family households (187 | 35.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.40 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bethany Beach
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple316 (60.5%)2.40
Single Male/Father2 (0.4%)2.00
Single Female/Mother17 (3.3%)2.41
Non-family187 (35.8%)1.40
Total Households522 (100.0%)2.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach

Out of a total of 522 households in Bethany Beach, 335 (64.2%) are family households, while 187 (35.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 251, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 165.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-165 (31.6%)
2-Person Households251 (48.1%)13 (2.5%)
3-Person Households56 (10.7%)2 (0.4%)
4-Person Households28 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total335 (64.2%)187 (35.8%)

Female Fertility in Bethany Beach

Fertility by Age in Bethany Beach

Female Fertility by Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bethany Beach

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bethany Beach
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bethany Beach
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bethany Beach

Income Overview in Bethany Beach

Per Capita Income in Bethany Beach is $80,028, while median incomes of families and households are $135,417 and $104,167 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,064$80,028
Median Family Income335$135,417
Mean Family Income335$189,687
Median Household Income522$104,167
Mean Household Income522$157,568
Income Deficit335$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,06443.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,06456.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0640.46

Earnings by Sex in Bethany Beach

Average Earnings in Bethany Beach are $48,661, $66,563 for men and $37,639 for women, a difference of 43.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Bethany Beach
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male246 (57.9%)$66,563
Female179 (42.1%)$37,639
Total425 (100.0%)$48,661

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany Beach

The most common earnings brackets in Bethany Beach are $100,000+ for men (91 | 37.0%) and $100,000+ for women (46 | 25.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bethany Beach
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (4.1%)15 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (1.2%)7 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (4.5%)3 (1.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9998 (3.3%)3 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (2.4%)3 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (2.9%)2 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4994 (1.6%)12 (6.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)11 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99930 (12.2%)14 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)9 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (0.8%)9 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (5.7%)3 (1.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (5.7%)5 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9994 (1.6%)6 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (5.3%)4 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (9.8%)14 (7.8%)
$100,000+91 (37.0%)46 (25.7%)
Total246 (100.0%)179 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach

Average earnings in Bethany Beach are $91,563 for men and $55,000 for women, a difference of 39.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $216,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,000. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $106,406, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,000$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$91,563$43,333
Graduate Degree$216,250$106,406
Total$91,563$55,000

Family Income in Bethany Beach

Family Income Brackets in Bethany Beach

According to the Bethany Beach family income data, there are 93 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bethany Beach
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00020.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99982.4%
$25,000 to $34,99961.8%
$35,000 to $49,99992.7%
$50,000 to $74,999267.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996118.2%
$100,000 to $149,9997221.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995817.3%
$200,000+9327.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany Beach

3-person families (56 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Bethany Beach with $213,750 per family, while 3-person families (56 | 16.7%) have the highest median income of $71,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bethany Beach
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families251 (74.9%)$116,705
3-Person Families56 (16.7%)$213,750
4-Person Families28 (8.4%)$150,000
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total335 (100.0%)$135,417

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany Beach

The median family income in Bethany Beach is $135,417, with families comprising 3+ earners (9) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (153) have the lowest median family income of $100,417, accounting for 2.7% and 45.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bethany Beach
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners153 (45.7%)$100,417
1 Earner100 (29.8%)$146,667
2 Earners73 (21.8%)$227,917
3+ Earners9 (2.7%)$250,001
Total335 (100.0%)$135,417

Household Income in Bethany Beach

Household Income Brackets in Bethany Beach

With 110 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Bethany Beach, accounting for 21.1% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bethany Beach
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061.1%
$10,000 to $14,99930.6%
$15,000 to $24,999234.4%
$25,000 to $34,999132.5%
$35,000 to $49,999407.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997714.8%
$75,000 to $99,9999418.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998315.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997314.0%
$200,000+11021.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany Beach

The median household income in Bethany Beach is $104,167, with the highest median household income of $176,094 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 149 households (28.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 2 households (0.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bethany Beach
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2 (0.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years15 (2.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years149 (28.5%)$176,094
65+ Years356 (68.2%)$91,310
Total522 (100.0%)$104,167

Poverty in Bethany Beach

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany Beach

With 3.3% poverty level for males and 2.1% for females among the residents of Bethany Beach, 16 and 17 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (60.0%) and 3 females (37.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)3 (37.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (2.8%)
Total16 (3.3%)12 (2.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany Beach

According to the poverty statistics in Bethany Beach, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)5 (62.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (40.0%)8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years26 (66.7%)22 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years29 (100.0%)34 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years72 (100.0%)119 (97.5%)
65 to 74 Years186 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)
75 Years and over101 (100.0%)139 (97.2%)
Total464 (96.7%)572 (98.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethany Beach

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bethany Beach
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total316 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethany Beach

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bethany Beach
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (11.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethany Beach

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bethany Beach
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (10.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Bethany Beach

Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany Beach

Among the 388 employed individuals in Bethany Beach, private company employees (269 | 69.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (38 | 9.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (25 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bethany Beach
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26969.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)256.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)389.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations164.1%
Local Government Employees92.3%
State Government Employees133.4%
Federal Government Employees184.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total388100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bethany Beach

According to the labor force statistics for Bethany Beach, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,037), 38.6% or 400 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 9 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 42 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.6% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years20 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years56 (70.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years19 (100.0%)6 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years13 (72.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years28 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years85 (59.9%)3 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years71 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over20 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total400 (38.6%)9 (2.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach

According to labor force statistics for Bethany Beach, 68.9% of individuals (233) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (338) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 75.0% or 42 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 75.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (72.7%)8 (75.0%)
High School Diploma39 (54.2%)6 (7.7%)
College / Associate Degree42 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher144 (72.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (68.9%)13 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethany Beach are Business & Financial (58 | 14.8%), Community & Social Service (47 | 12.0%), Management (37 | 9.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24 | 6.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (16 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bethany Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bethany Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (93.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25 (67.6%)12 (32.4%)
Business & Financial30 (51.7%)28 (48.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (83.3%)4 (16.7%)
Computers & Mathematics16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (38.3%)29 (61.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Health Technologists3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (56.1%)75 (43.9%)
Total (Overall)225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bethany Beach are Food Preparation & Serving (81 | 20.7%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 2.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Bethany Beach

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bethany Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (55.6%), and Personal Care & Service (37.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (62.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (44.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving45 (55.6%)36 (44.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Total (Category)48 (52.2%)44 (47.8%)
Total (Overall)225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bethany Beach are Sales & Related (85 | 21.7%), and Office & Administration (24 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bethany Beach

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related56 (65.9%)29 (34.1%)
Office & Administration6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Total (Category)62 (56.9%)47 (43.1%)
Total (Overall)225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bethany Beach are , and Construction & Extraction (5 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bethany Beach

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bethany Beach are Material Moving (11 | 2.8%), and Production (3 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bethany Beach

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bethany Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany Beach

Employment Industries in Bethany Beach

The major employment industries in Bethany Beach include Accommodation & Food Services (93 | 23.8%), Professional & Scientific (79 | 20.2%), Retail Trade (61 | 15.6%), Educational Services (22 | 5.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (18 | 4.6%).
Employment Industries in Bethany Beach

Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany Beach

The Bethany Beach industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (80.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (55.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bethany Beach
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Manufacturing6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Professional & Scientific52 (65.8%)27 (34.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services43 (46.2%)50 (53.8%)
Public Administration14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (57.5%)166 (42.5%)

Education in Bethany Beach

School Enrollment in Bethany Beach

The most common levels of schooling among the 48 students in Bethany Beach are college / undergraduate (22 | 45.8%), high school (13 | 27.1%), and middle school (8 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Bethany Beach
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School816.7%
High School1327.1%
College / Undergraduate2245.8%
Graduate / Professional510.4%
Total48100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethany Beach

Out of a total of 48 students who are enrolled in schools in Bethany Beach, 7 (14.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 41 (85.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bethany Beach
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (85.4%)7 (14.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethany Beach

Business (129 | 21.4%), education (93 | 15.4%), science & technology (66 | 11.0%), engineering (58 | 9.6%), and social sciences (51 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 602 individuals in Bethany Beach who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bethany Beach
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics162.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural193.2%
Physical & Health Sciences122.0%
Psychology325.3%
Social Sciences518.5%
Engineering589.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies30.5%
Science & Technology6611.0%
Business12921.4%
Education9315.4%
Literature & Languages71.2%
Liberal Arts & History366.0%
Visual & Performing Arts132.2%
Communications223.6%
Arts & Humanities457.5%
Total602100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bethany Beach

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany Beach

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bethany Beach are males with 2 vehicles (88, accounting for 39.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (68, making up 54.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bethany Beach
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle35 (15.6%)28 (17.2%)
1 Vehicle49 (21.8%)21 (12.9%)
2 Vehicles88 (39.1%)68 (41.7%)
3 Vehicles47 (20.9%)29 (17.8%)
4 Vehicles6 (2.7%)17 (10.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bethany Beach

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bethany Beach are 10 to 14 minutes (79 commuters, 26.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (55 commuters, 18.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (45 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Bethany Beach
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes103.3%
5 to 9 Minutes299.7%
10 to 14 Minutes7926.4%
15 to 19 Minutes5518.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4515.0%
25 to 29 Minutes31.0%
30 to 34 Minutes3110.4%
35 to 39 Minutes31.0%
40 to 44 Minutes31.0%
45 to 59 Minutes31.0%
60 to 89 Minutes206.7%
90 or more Minutes186.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Bethany Beach

The most common commute times in Bethany Beach are 10 to 14 minutes (49 commuters, 28.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (31 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bethany Beach
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes12 (7.0%)17 (13.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes49 (28.5%)30 (23.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes24 (14.0%)31 (24.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes33 (19.2%)12 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes20 (11.6%)11 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes16 (9.3%)4 (3.2%)
90 or more Minutes12 (7.0%)6 (4.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany Beach

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bethany Beach are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (49, 28.5%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (20, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bethany Beach
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (7.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM15 (8.7%)8 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (4.1%)13 (10.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM17 (9.9%)10 (7.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM24 (14.0%)9 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (8.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM49 (28.5%)20 (15.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (5.2%)11 (8.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM32 (18.6%)12 (9.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)13 (10.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (2.9%)11 (8.7%)
Total172 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany Beach

Of the total 522 dwellings in Bethany Beach, owner-occupied units account for 497 (95.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 25 (4.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bethany Beach
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49795.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units254.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units522100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Household Size in Bethany Beach
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16531.6%
2-Person Household26450.6%
3-Person Household5811.1%
4+ Person Household356.7%
Total Housing Units522100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bethany Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household163 (98.8%)2 (1.2%)
2-Person Household258 (97.7%)6 (2.3%)
3-Person Household48 (82.8%)10 (17.2%)
4+ Person Household28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
Total Housing Units497 (95.2%)25 (4.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bethany Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
College/Associate Degree107 (91.4%)10 (8.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher354 (98.1%)7 (1.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bethany Beach
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years122.3%
35 to 44 Years51.0%
45 to 54 Years377.1%
55 to 64 Years11221.5%
65 to 74 Years19136.6%
75 to 84 Years10920.9%
85 Years and Over5610.7%
Total522100.0%

Housing Finances in Bethany Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in Bethany Beach
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied497 (95.2%)$107,583
Renter-Occupied25 (4.8%)$98,750
Average522 (100.0%)$104,167

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany Beach

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bethany Beach
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0004 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9997 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (2.8%)2 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99940 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99972 (14.5%)5 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (17.1%)9 (36.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99982 (16.5%)1 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more175 (35.2%)8 (32.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany Beach

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bethany Beach
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30014 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49996 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799123 (24.7%)5 (20.0%)
$800 to $99925 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49938 (7.6%)11 (44.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99956 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49958 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99946 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more41 (8.3%)7 (28.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bethany Beach

Housing Structures in Bethany Beach

Housing Structures in Bethany Beach
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached42781.8%
Single Unit, Attached7514.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments203.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total522100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany Beach

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bethany Beach
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached416 (97.4%)11 (2.6%)
Single Unit, Attached75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (95.2%)25 (4.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethany Beach

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bethany Beach
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms137 (27.6%)6 (24.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms206 (41.4%)9 (36.0%)
8 or more Rooms151 (30.4%)10 (40.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany Beach

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bethany Beach
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas18 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity445 (89.5%)25 (100.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany Beach

Household Vehicle Usage in Bethany Beach
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle15 (3.0%)7 (28.0%)
1 Vehicle197 (39.6%)12 (48.0%)
2 Vehicles207 (41.6%)6 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles78 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total497 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bethany Beach

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bethany Beach

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units259238
Median Property Value$597,100$625,000
Median Household Income$88,750$116
Monthly Housing Costs$541$41
Real Estate Taxes$1,567$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)3 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9996 (2.3%)12 (5.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99980 (30.9%)54 (22.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999112 (43.2%)100 (42.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99933 (12.7%)45 (18.9%)
$1,000,000 or more28 (10.8%)24 (10.1%)
Total259 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)6 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (8.1%)6 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (2.3%)3 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (10.4%)7 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (18.9%)13 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (15.8%)23 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99956 (21.6%)44 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more59 (22.8%)26 (10.9%)
Total259 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethany Beach

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bethany Beach
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23 (8.9%)143,750 (60,399.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (2.3%)48 (20.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (8.9%)25 (10.5%)
4.0x or more207 (79.9%)45 (18.9%)
Total259 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bethany Beach
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80033 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49989 (34.4%)3 (1.3%)
$800 to $1,499137 (52.9%)65 (27.3%)
Total259 (100.0%)238 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bethany Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years187 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years348 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,039 (97.7%)25 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bethany Beach
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethany Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bethany Beach
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00042 (87.5%)6 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99969 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999111 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999216 (96.9%)7 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over601 (98.2%)11 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany Beach

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years3 (12.5%)21 (87.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years23 (40.4%)16 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (4.6%)62 (95.4%)
55 to 64 Years26 (13.4%)184 (94.9%)
65 to 74 Years333 (95.7%)252 (72.4%)
75 Years and over244 (100.0%)194 (79.5%)
Total632 (59.4%)861 (80.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethany Beach

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bethany Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.4%)23 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years23 (12.4%)12 (7.4%)
75 Years and over29 (28.7%)68 (47.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bethany Beach

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bethany Beach: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.7%)13 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (7.5%)3 (1.8%)
75 Years and over8 (7.9%)50 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bethany Beach: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (3.2%)9 (5.6%)
75 Years and over9 (8.9%)23 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bethany Beach: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.7%)10 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bethany Beach: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.4%)10 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.6%)3 (1.8%)
75 Years and over12 (11.9%)32 (22.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bethany Beach: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.0%)19 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Bethany Beach

Computing Device Access in Bethany Beach

Computing Device Access in Bethany Beach
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop45086.2%
Smartphone42481.2%
Tablet38874.3%
No Computing Device346.5%
Total522100.0%

Internet Access in Bethany Beach

Internet Access in Bethany Beach
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.6%
Broadband Home42180.6%
Cellular Data Only275.2%
Satellite Internet234.4%
No Internet5310.2%
Total522100.0%

Bethany Beach Summary

Bethany Beach is a small town located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is situated along the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Rehoboth Beach and north of Fenwick Island. The town was founded in 1906 and incorporated in 1981. It is a popular summer destination for tourists and vacationers, and is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.

History

Bethany Beach was founded in 1906 by the Reverend John P. Emory, a Methodist minister from Pennsylvania. He purchased a tract of land along the Atlantic Ocean and named it Bethany Beach, after the biblical town of Bethany. The town was originally a Methodist camp meeting ground, and the first cottages were built in the early 1900s.
In the 1920s, the town began to attract more visitors, and the first boardwalk was built in 1925. The boardwalk was destroyed by a hurricane in 1933, but was rebuilt in 1934. The town continued to grow in popularity, and in the 1950s, the first condominiums were built.
In the 1970s, the town began to experience rapid growth, and in 1981, it was incorporated as a town. Since then, the town has continued to grow, and today, it is a popular summer destination for tourists and vacationers.

Geography

Bethany Beach is located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is situated along the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Rehoboth Beach and north of Fenwick Island. The town covers an area of 1.3 square miles, and has a population of 1,060 (as of the 2010 census).
The town is bordered to the north by the Atlantic Ocean, to the east by the Assawoman Bay, to the south by the Indian River Bay, and to the west by the town of South Bethany. The town is located within the Coastal Plain physiographic province, and is characterized by flat, sandy terrain.

Economy

The economy of Bethany Beach is largely based on tourism. The town is a popular summer destination for tourists and vacationers, and is known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. The town is home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses catering to tourists.
The town is also home to several large employers, including the Bethany Beach Resort, the Sea Colony Resort, and the Bethany Beach Ocean Suites. These employers provide jobs for many of the town's residents.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bethany Beach was 1,060. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Bethany Beach was $68,750, and the median family income was $77,500. The per capita income for the town was $41,945. About 4.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bethany Beach?
Total Population of Bethany Beach is 1,064.
What is the Total Male Population of Bethany Beach?
Total Male Population of Bethany Beach is 480.
What is the Total Female Population of Bethany Beach?
Total Female Population of Bethany Beach is 584.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bethany Beach?
There are 82.19 Males per 100 Females in Bethany Beach.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bethany Beach?
There are 121.67 Females per 100 Males in Bethany Beach.
What is the Median Population Age in Bethany Beach?
Median Population Age in Bethany Beach is 66.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bethany Beach
Average Family Size in Bethany Beach is 2.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bethany Beach
Average Household Size in Bethany Beach is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bethany Beach?
Per Capita income in Bethany Beach is $80,028.
What is the Median Family Income in Bethany Beach?
Median Family Income in Bethany Beach is $135,417.
What is the Median Household income in Bethany Beach?
Median Household Income in Bethany Beach is $104,167.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bethany Beach?
Income or Wage Gap in Bethany Beach is 43.5%.
Women in Bethany Beach earn 56.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany Beach?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bethany Beach is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bethany Beach?
There are 400 People in the Labor Forcein in Bethany Beach.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bethany Beach?
38.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Bethany Beach.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bethany Beach?
Unemployment Rate in Bethany Beach is 2.3%.