South Bethany Authority

South Bethany is a high-income, family-oriented village of 545 with home prices 2.7× the Delaware median.

South Bethany, Delaware

South Bethany is one of the smaller incorporated places in Sussex County, Delaware, with a population of 545. Median household income reaches $116,875, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Delaware.

Definition and scope

South Bethany is a chartered municipality within Sussex County, Delaware, Delaware. 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

South Bethany has approximately 545 residents. The median age is 68.7 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $955,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 84.4%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
• Asian: 0.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in South Bethany is $116,875. Poverty rate stands at 4.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.4%. Educational attainment: 77.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for South Bethany:

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

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Delaware Coastal Airport. Federal court business routes through Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

South Bethany sits at an elevation of 36 feet above sea level. 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.