Lewes Authority

Lewes is a upper-middle-income small town of 3,505 with home prices 2.3× the Delaware median.

Lewes, Delaware

In Sussex County, Delaware, Lewes anchors a community of 3,505. Median household income reaches $96,393, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Delaware.

Definition and scope

Lewes sits within Sussex County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Lewes has approximately 3,505 residents. The median age is 67.2 years. Roughly 87% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $826,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.9%
• Black or African American: 3.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Lewes is $96,393. Poverty rate stands at 7.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 67.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Lewes:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 5

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Lewes is Eagle Crest-Hudson Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Lewes sits at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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.