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Lewes, DE


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Lewes, Delaware

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.

The People and Families of Lewes

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Lewes Housing

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.

Commuting

In Lewes, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Lewes makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Lewes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLewes Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLewes Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lewes College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lewes Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lewes People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Lewes Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Lewes Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Lewes, DE

Comparing Lewes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity93
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married48
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use84
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime69

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