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Lewes, Delaware is 49 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 81 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Sussex county. The population of the city is 2,932.
In Lewes, about 52% of adults are married. Adults in Lewes are more likely than in most places to live alone.
The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Lewes.
In 2000, Lewes had a median family income of $59,605. Lewes is one of the richer cities in Delaware. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Lewes can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in the city work from home. Notably, Lewes is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among Lewes political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $12,300. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Lewes, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.
In Lewes, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Lewes makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Lewes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):
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|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Lewes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime |  | |
 | Lewes Colleges Lewes colleges and trade schools. |
 | Lewes Mortgage Lewes property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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