Living in Lewes, DE

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2020-12-30

Lewes, Delaware Info Snack

Population
3,198
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
7.6%
Median Home
$558,200
Median Income
$88,984
Median Rent
$1,065

Lewes SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
5

Lewes, DE Crime Report

49
Total Crimes
1,491.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-39.79%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Lewes
/ 100k People
Delaware
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 49 1,491.2 2,674.8 2,476.7
Violent Crime 4 121.7 422.6 366.7
Murder 0 0.0 4.9 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 81.1 81.6
Aggravated Assault 3 91.3 304.7 250.2
Property Crime 45 1,369.4 2,252.2 2,109.9
Burglary 6 182.6 304.8 340.5
Larceny 38 1,156.4 1,782.7 1,549.5
Car Theft 1 30.4 164.7 219.9

Lewes, DE Photos

Lewes Ferry Port
Source: Public Domain
Lightshipoverfalls
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Oldestindela
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Zwaanendael Club Lewes De
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Lewes Beach From Savannah Road
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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
2019 3,198 2.6%
2018 3,118 5.3%
2017 2,961 0.2%
2016 2,955 2.4%
2015 2,887 1.7%
2014 2,840 1.1%
2013 2,808 0.2%
2012 2,803 0.1%
2011 2,799 -0.7%
2010 2,819 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lewes

White
89.6% (2,867)
African American
2.5% (80)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
5.9% (190)
Hispanic
1.9% (61)
Race Lewes DE USA
White 89.6% 62.3% 60.7%
African American 2.5% 21.7% 12.3%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.7%
Asian 0.0% 3.8% 5.5%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Two Or More 5.9% 2.4% 2.4%
Hispanic 1.9% 9.2% 18.0%

Gender in Lewes

Female
56.2% (1,797)
Male
43.8% (1,401)
Gender Lewes DE USA
Female 56.2% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 43.8% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lewes for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (95)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (127)
High School / GED
17.0% (543)
Some College
17.0% (543)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (351)
Bachelor's Degree
24.0% (767)
Master's Degree
17.0% (543)
Professional Degree
3.0% (95)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (127)
Education Lewes DE USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 6.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 31.0% 27.0%
Some College 17.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Bachelor's Degree 24.0% 19.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 17.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Lewes, Delaware

Less than $10,000
2.9% (9,195)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (12,873)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (27,382)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (30,651)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.5% (20,638)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (47,408)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (35,351)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (52,925)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.2% (35,760)
$200,000 or more
14.9% (47,612)
Income Lewes DE USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 5.3% 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 3.5% 4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.5% 8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 8.6% 8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.5% 11.9% 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 17.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 14.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 16.5% 15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.2% 7.5% 6.8%
$200,000 or more 14.9% 7.0% 7.7%

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