Dewey Beach: Community & Culture
Community life in Dewey Beach is shaped by 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 856-7958 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 123 WEST PINE STREET, GEORGETOWN DE 19947 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.3 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 177 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Abbott's Mill
Abbott's Mill (Boundary Increase)
Adams Home Farm
Adams, Joseph T., House
All Saints' Episcopal Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 26 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WESTERN SUSSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Dewey Beach+DE |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=19947 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=19947 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=19947 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=19947 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 316 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 179 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 65 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Telephone Museum
Georgetown Historical Society
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum
School House
Georgetown Train Station Museum
Georgetown Fire Co. Historical Museum
Nanticoke Indian Museum
Whitewater Mountain
Schellville Enchanted Winter Celebration
Jungle Jim's
Rehoboth Beach Museum
Zwaanendael Museum
The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus
Lewes Life-Saving Station
The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House
Attractions (15)
Telephone Museum
Georgetown Historical Society
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum
School House
Georgetown Train Station Museum
Georgetown Fire Co. Historical Museum
Nanticoke Indian Museum
Schellville Enchanted Winter Celebration
Jungle Jim's
Rehoboth Beach Museum
Zwaanendael Museum
The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus
Lewes Life-Saving Station
The Lewes Maritime Museum at the Cannonball House
Anna Hazzard Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 14.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.72 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |