Lewes, DE

Living in Lewes

Bikeability59
Walkability60
Commute30
Public Transit38
Affordability36
Public Safety86
Airports84
Hospitals46
Colleges70
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Schools59
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Residents

3.2kPopulation+379 (2010–19)
66  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years52%
75 years and over23%

Diversity

Black3%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree25%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$89kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector50%
Self-employed14%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Sales and office25%
Service9%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home14%

Housing

$558kMedian Home Value-$84k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$201 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K36%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene16%
LP gas33%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lewes

United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17

Property Crime in Lewes

United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan3535
Feb3735
Mar4541
Apr5440
May6340
Jun7340
Jul7740
Aug7640
Sep6940
Oct5840
Nov4940
Dec3942

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lewes

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding56
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard3
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