Bethany Beach, DE Profile
Bethany Beach, DE, population 978, is located
in Delaware's Sussex county,
about 97.9 miles from Philadelphia and 98.6 miles from Baltimore.
Through the 90's Bethany Beach's population has grown by about 177%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Bethany Beach has grown by about 4%. Since 2005 Bethany Beach's population has grown by about 5%.
Bethany Beach's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Delaware's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Bethany Beach tend to be lower than Delaware's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 5.00% | | Under 20: | 6.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 5.00% | | 20 to 40: | 6.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 903 | N/A |
| 2001 | 910 | 0.78% |
| 2002 | 917 | 0.77% |
| 2003 | 925 | 0.87% |
| 2004 | 927 | 0.22% |
| 2005 | 933 | 0.65% |
| 2006 | 938 | 0.54% |
| 2007 | 950 | 1.28% |
| 2008 | 966 | 1.68% |
| 2009 | 978 | 1.24% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $51,875 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 430 |
| 2003 | 439 |
| 2004 | 436 |
| 2005 | 105 |
| 2006 | 943 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 209 |
| 2009 | 412 |
| 2010 | 405 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 9,597 |
| 2002 | 9,785 |
| 2003 | 11,404 |
| 2004 | 11,887 |
| 2005 | 14,090 |
| 2006 | 15,514 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 14,823 |
| 2009 | 16,272 |
| 2010 | 17,004 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
10 |
77 |
1 |
| 2002 |
18 |
72 |
1 |
| 2003 |
7 |
97 |
0 |
| 2004 |
11 |
97 |
1 |
| 2005 |
17 |
116 |
1 |
| 2006 |
21 |
127 |
0 |
| 2007 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
13 |
129 |
0 |
| 2009 |
8 |
150 |
0 |
| 2010 |
13 |
153 |
2 |
Location
| Elevation | 10 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.1 Square Miles |
