Henlopen Acres Authority

Henlopen Acres is a high-income village of 176 with home prices 5.7× the Delaware median.

Henlopen Acres, Delaware

Population in Henlopen Acres stands at 176 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sussex County, Delaware. Median household income reaches $151,250, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Delaware.

Definition and scope

Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Henlopen Acres operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District at-large and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Henlopen Acres has approximately 176 residents. The median age is 70.4 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $2,000,001.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 93.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Henlopen Acres is $151,250. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.3%. Educational attainment: 80.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Henlopen Acres:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Henlopen Acres is Delaware Coastal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 36 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.