Slaughter Beach town, Delaware Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Slaughter Beach town is a small community located in Delaware. The total population is 431. It ranks as the 63rd most populous out of 79 cities and towns in Delaware.

Age Demographics

The median age in Slaughter Beach town is 65.1 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 41.5 years. Only 2.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Slaughter Beach town is $96,500. This is 16% higher than the state median of $82,855. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% higher. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $770,800. Housing costs are 136% higher than the state median of $326,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 72.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Slaughter Beach town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.1%.

Education

51.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Slaughter Beach town, Delaware is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Delaware state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 79 Census-designated places in Delaware. For official data, visit data.census.gov.