Population 14,051 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rehoboth Beach
Household size in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.94 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Rehoboth Beach are small: just 2.00 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.11, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rehoboth Beach has the smallest households of any Delaware city with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.3 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 54.9 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 60.0 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.5 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 58.5, Rehoboth Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 52.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rehoboth Beach: 4.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rehoboth Beach
Renters in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.3% of households in Rehoboth Beach rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (54.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 43.9% of the housing in Rehoboth Beach, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Rehoboth Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,040 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,122 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,342 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,723 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$683 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rehoboth Beach costs $1,723 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $683 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 40.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rehoboth Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.6% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.0% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Rehoboth Beach is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.9% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Rehoboth Beach: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Rehoboth Beach has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Delaware cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rehoboth Beach
| Period | Rehoboth Beach | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rehoboth Beach: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rehoboth Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehoboth Beach | 2.00 | 58.5 | 4.7% | 12.3% | 43.9% | 1998 | $1,723 | 53.0% | 95.7% | 7.5% |
| Henlopen Acres | 1.92 | 68.4 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 75.8% | 1975 | $1,261 | 74.9% | 97.9% | 5.1% |
| Seabreeze | 2.11 | 61.6 | 0.4% | 18.5% | 66.5% | 1989 | $1,388 | 68.1% | 99.8% | 5.4% |
| Dewey Beach | 1.89 | 65.2 | 2.4% | 10.1% | 81.5% | 1986 | $1,527 | 75.8% | 99.3% | 2.7% |
| North Shores | 2.52 | 61.3 | 0.5% | 11.8% | 28.7% | 2006 | $968 | 56.5% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Lewes | 2.08 | 61.6 | 4.0% | 15.9% | 20.8% | 2002 | $1,616 | 48.2% | 96.2% | 3.5% |
| Cool Spring | 2.38 | 58.8 | 0.1% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 2012 | $2,029 | 54.3% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Long Neck | 1.78 | 66.6 | 5.5% | 9.6% | 45.5% | 1998 | $1,098 | 20.6% | 98.3% | 0.6% |
| Harbeson | 2.23 | 57.5 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 13.5% | 2008 | $2,087 | 42.1% | 92.9% | 7.5% |
| Riverdale | 2.27 | 57.5 | 8.6% | 22.7% | 21.2% | 2010 | $1,646 | 20.7% | 93.9% | 8.6% |
| Milton | 2.45 | 52.7 | 8.1% | 13.1% | 16.1% | 2004 | $1,793 | 43.1% | 93.6% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rehoboth Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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