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Population in July 2008: 3,127. Population change since 2000: +6.7%
 

Males: 1,372  (43.9%)
Females: 1,755  (56.1%)

Median resident age:  54.9 years
Delaware median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 19958.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $63,326 (it was $48,707 in 2000)
Lewes:  $63,326
Delaware:  $54,610

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $42,065
Lewes:  $42,065
Delaware:  $27,853

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $567,108 (it was $243,500 in 2000)
Lewes:  $567,108
Delaware:  $239,700

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $743,365; Detached houses: $754,135; Townhouses or other attached units: $330,030; In 2-unit structures: $706,946; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $609,227; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $1,546,966; Mobile homes: $15,000
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The Blue Plate Diner
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Races in Lewes:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.8%)
  • Black (9.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • Asian Indian (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Lewes: 102.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (18.5%), Irish (16.8%), German (15.7%), Italian (6.6%), United States (5.8%), Scottish (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 18 feet

Land area: 3.66 square miles.

Population density: 855 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lewes

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lewes city

  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 13.7%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

66 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.3% Latin America, 0.3% Africa).

This city:  2.3%
Delaware:  5.7%


According to our research there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Lewes, Delaware in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lewes to the number of sex offenders is 142 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lewes:  0.3% ($805)
Delaware:  0.7% ($841)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (49.2 miles , pop. 56,271).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (84.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Henlopen Acres, DE (2.2 miles) , Rehoboth Beach, DE (2.3 miles ), Dewey Beach, DE (2.6 miles ), Milton, DE (3.0 miles ), Long Neck, DE (3.3 miles ), Slaughter Beach, DE (3.6 miles) , Georgetown, DE (3.8 miles ), Cape May Point borough, NJ (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 38.78 N, Longitude: 75.14 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): First Town in the First State

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,548 (+86.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 389 (32.3%)

Area code: 302

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Population change in the 1990s: +589 (+25.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (7%)
  • Health care (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)



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Crime in Lewes by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 1000210
    per 100,000 33.60.00.00.063.731.70.0
Robberies 0000401
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0127.30.031.9
Assaults 1231121
    per 100,000 33.666.299.032.831.863.431.9
Burglaries 1919411164124
    per 100,000 637.8628.9132.0360.3509.41300.3765.1
Thefts 58553850516632
    per 100,000 1947.01820.61254.11637.71623.72093.21020.1
Auto thefts 3010320
    per 100,000 100.70.033.00.095.563.40.0
Arson 0000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 164.1130.181.897.3203.8217.9110.3

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 14 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  4.16
US city average:  3.00

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Lewes-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Delaware state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/27/1971, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Lewes city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/12/1955, a category 2 tornado 17.0 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Lewes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Delaware state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 54.5 miles away from Lewes center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospital/medical center in Lewes:
  • BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER (424 SAVANNAH RD)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Lewes:
  • BURDETE TOMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ)
  • NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (about 27 miles; SEAFORD, DE)
  • ATLANTIC GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; BERLIN, MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Lewes, DE

Local government website: WWW.CI.LEWES.DE.US

College/University in Lewes:
  • BEEBE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING (Full-time enrollment: 39; Location: 424 SAVANNAH RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.schoolofnursing.beebemed.org)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lewes:
  • DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE-OWENS (about 15 miles; GEORGETOWN, DE; Full-time enrollment: 2,053)
  • DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 2,641)
  • SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; SALISBURY, MD; FT enrollment: 5,645)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND-EASTERN SHORE (about 52 miles; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; FT enrollment: 2,940)
  • ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; MAYS LANDING, NJ; FT enrollment: 3,086)
  • THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 59 miles; POMONA, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (about 60 miles; NEWARK, DE; FT enrollment: 17,786)
Public high schools in Lewes:
Public elementary/middle schools in Lewes:
See full list of schools located in Lewes, School District: CAPE HENLOPEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Lewes:
  • LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $638,800; Location: 111 ADAMS AVENUE; 31,953 books; 1,059 audio materials; 873 video materials; 105 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • St. George's African Methodist Episcopal Church, 317 Park Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958. This Church was not listed as a Church in Lewes, additionally, the Church has been established in Lewes since 1816.
  • TV Stations: WRDE-59, Rehoboth Beach Owner: Rehoboth Beach Communications Inc.

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Churches in Lewes include: Groome United Methodist Church (A), Bethel United Methodist Church (B), Lewes Presbyterian Church (C), Friendship Church (D), Saint Peters Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint George Cemetery (1), Bethel Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Blockhouse Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Broadkill River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Lewes: Beach Plum Island State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Lewes Historical Society (Museums; 110 Shipcarpenter Street), Thompson Country Store (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Third Street), Delaware Academy of Medicine of Libraries (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; B Flinn), Cape Henlopen Motel (Recreation Areas; 106 Anglers Road), Fishhawk Charters Inc. Captain Thom Brejwa (Tours & Charters; 217 Angler's Road Slip 16), Tranquila Sport Fishing (Tours & Charters; Slip #17 Lewes Harbor Marina), Angler's Fishing Center (Tours & Charters; 2611 York Road), Fatal Attraction Sport Fishing (Tours & Charters; Anglers Road).

Hotels: Sleep Inn - Inn & Suites (1595 Highway One), Zwaanendael Inn (142 2nd Street), Rehoboth Today-Rehoboth Beach- Delaware (25 Greystone Manor), Hampton Inn (4529 Highway One), Hotel Blue (10 Anglers Rd), Heritage Inn & Golf Club (2 Postal Lane), Red Mill Inn (150 Hwy), Blue Water House (407 East Market Street), Cape Henlopen Motel (106 Anglers Road).

Court: Tenley Court Enterprises (1420 Highway One).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lewes and their reported violations in the past:

LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (Population served: 9200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2002 and AUG-14-2002, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-14-2002)
HOLLY LAKE CAMPSITES (Population served: 1000, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between SEP-2005 and NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-06-2005), St Public Notif issued (SEP-06-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-16-2005)
LAUREL VILLAGE MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 918, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-16-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and OCT-23-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000), Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-30-2000), Fed FAO issued (FEB-14-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-07-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-1994 and JUN-1998, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (JUL-24-1995), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-24-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-1997), Fed Formal NOV issued (MAY-12-1998), Fed Compliance achieved (JUN-30-1998), St Compliance achieved (SEP-17-1998)
SAND HILL ACRES (Population served: 384, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-16-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and OCT-23-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and SEP-17-1998, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-1994), St Public Notif issued (JUL-24-1995), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-24-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-1997), Fed No addtl Formal Action needed (APR-27-1998), Fed Formal NOV issued (APR-27-1998), St Compliance achieved (SEP-17-1998)
HOLIDAY PINES (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2002 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2001 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (JAN-10-2002)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2000 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-26-2000), Fed FAO issued (FEB-13-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and FEB-04-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Formal NOV issued (DEC-28-1999), Fed Compliance achieved (FEB-04-2000)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and JUL-11-1997, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUL-01-1994), St Public Notif issued (JUL-24-1995), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-24-1995), Fed Formal NOV issued (JUN-06-1996), St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-1997), Fed FAO issued (JUL-24-1997), Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-29-1997)
  • One other older monitoring violation
LOVE CREEK PARK (Population served: 210, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (JUL-27-2004), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-27-2004), St Compliance achieved (SEP-20-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-22-2003), St Public Notif issued (AUG-22-2003), St Compliance achieved (OCT-10-2003)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2001 and JUL-16-2001, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2001)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and OCT-23-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2000), Fed Formal NOV issued (OCT-30-2000), Fed FAO issued (FEB-14-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (MAR-07-2001)
TALL PINES RESORT COMMUNITY SYS3 (Population served: 197, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (AUG-09-2005), St Public Notif issued (AUG-09-2005), St Compliance achieved (OCT-04-2005)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2001 and MAR-2001, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (2 times from MAR-27-2001 to MAR-27-2001), St Formal NOV issued (2 times from MAR-27-2001 to MAR-27-2001)
  • MCL, Average - In OCT-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif issued (OCT-03-2000), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-03-2000)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2000 and SEP-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate
  • MCL, Average - In JUN-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate-Nitrite
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2000 and JUN-2000, Contaminant: Nitrate
ANGOLA CREST II (Population served: 159, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2000 and OCT-13-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (OCT-13-2000)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Lewes that have no violations reported:
  • HOLLY LAKE CAMPSITES (Population served: 2064, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • STEAMBOAT LANDING (Population served: 1172, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ANGOLA BEACH / ESTATES (Population served: 900, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HOLLY LAKE CAMPSITES (Population served: 801, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ARBYS - LEWES (Population served: 675, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • STEAMBOAT LANDING (Population served: 566, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • CRABBY DICK'S (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ANGOLA CREST I (Population served: 170, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HAPPY GO LUCKY TRAILER COURT (Population served: 159, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LA ROSA NEGRA RESTAURANT (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.0 people
Delaware:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.6%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  6.3%
Whole state:  9.2%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.7%
Whole state:  4.4%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lewes, DE


257 people in nursing homes
14 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)


Lewes compared to Delaware state average:

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  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Lewes (2009 data):
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Lewes Branch at 131 Second St, branch established on 1959-07-20; Lewes-Henlopen Plaza Branch at 34161 Citizens Drive, branch established on 2006-07-17. Info updated 2007-09-19: Bank assets: $129,726.0 mil, Deposits: $73,811.7 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, negative income in the last year, 1175 total offices, Holding Company: Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc, The
  • Wilmington Trust Company: Lewes Branch at Second Street, branch established on 1898-01-01. Info updated 2007-12-18: Bank assets: $10,618.3 mil, Deposits: $8,039.7 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 44 total offices, Holding Company: Wilmington Trust Corporation
  • Delaware National Bank: Lewes Branch at 34346 Carpenter's Way, branch established on 2002-10-07. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $468.6 mil, Deposits: $319.5 mil, headquarters in Georgetown, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
  • PNC Bank, Delaware: Newspelllewes Branch at 17725 Coastal Highway, branch established on 2006-11-15. Info updated 2008-09-03: Bank assets: $3,040.2 mil, Deposits: $2,560.3 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 50 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Community Bank Delaware: at 1450 Kings Highway, branch established on 2006-05-30. Info updated 2006-11-14: Bank assets: $69.0 mil, Deposits: $55.6 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • County Bank: Lewes Branch at 1609 Savannah Road, branch established on 2002-09-18. Info updated 2007-05-02: Bank assets: $389.3 mil, Deposits: $302.9 mil, headquarters in Rehoboth Beach, DE, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Cb Financial Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Lewes, Delaware
  • Captain's Quarters Motel, 406 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: (302) 645-9800
  • New Devon Inn, 2ND & Market St, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: (302) 645-5973
  • Virden Center Dorm A University Of De, 700 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: (302) 831-2886
  • Sleep Inn & Suites, 1595 Hwy One, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: (302) 645-6464, Fax: (302) 644-8897
  • Inn At Canal Square, 122 Market St, Lewes, DE 19958, Phone: (302) 644-3377, Fax: (302) 644-3565
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Lewes, Delaware


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2004 Presidential Election results in Sussex County Delaware:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (41%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (34%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (23%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Lewes

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents41.7%24.8%6.6%4.3%3.2%
Congregations42.9%3.3%7.6%6.0%4.9%
Name The Wesleyan ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.9%1.7%1.6%1.4%11.7%
Congregations4.9%3.3%1.6%1.1%24.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$9,055$36,2200$0
Other Government Administration 3$14,320$57,2800$0
Police Protection - Officers 13$44,309$40,9010$0
Police - Other 1$2,267$27,2040$0
Streets and Highways 2$7,709$46,2540$0
Solid Waste Management 6$21,522$43,0440$0
Water Supply 3$10,269$41,0760$0
Electric Power 13$44,975$41,5150$0
Other and Unallocable 6$23,311$46,6221$1,654
Totals for Government 50$177,737$42,6571$1,654


Lewes government finances in 2006:
  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,204,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,310,000
    Parking Facilities: $139,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $39,000
    All Other: $6,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,001,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $1,105,000
    Police Protection: $1,070,000
    Electric Utilities: $840,000
    Regular Highways: $671,000
    Sewerage: $488,000
    Financial Administration: $354,000
    Solid Waste Management: $301,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $124,000
    Parks and Recreation: $64,000
    Local Fire Protection: $25,000
    Libraries: $14,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $201,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $515,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $674,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $57,000
    Rents: $39,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $29,000
    Sale of Property: $14,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,315,000
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $19,500,000
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,330,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $614,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,081,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $5,559,000
    Water Utilities: $828,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $279,000
    All Other: $101,000
  • Tax - Documentary and Stock Transfer: $1,744,000
    Property: $1,410,000
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $128,000
    Other License: $98,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,872,000

7.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($55,947 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.10%
Delaware average:  6.10%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($184 average AGI)
Sussex County:  0.07%
Delaware average:  0.14%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Castle County, DE  0.87% ($62,931 average AGI)
from Wicomico County, MD  0.36% ($40,402)
from Anne Arundel County, MD  0.25% ($64,047)


4.72% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($40,334 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.72%
Delaware average:  5.32%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($266 average AGI)
Sussex County:  0.03%
Delaware average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Kent County, DE  0.91% ($35,501 average AGI)
to Wicomico County, MD  0.41% ($32,937)
to Worcester County, MD  0.15% ($35,098)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lewes:
  • WJWL (900 AM; 11 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lewes:
  • WXJN (105.9 FM; LEWES, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGMD (92.7 FM; REHOBOTH BEACH, DE; Owner: RESORT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WJNE (103.5 FM; BETHANY BEACH, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WZBH (93.5 FM; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WOSC (95.9 FM; BETHANY BEACH, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZEB (101.7 FM; OCEAN VIEW, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WQHQ (104.7 FM; OCEAN CITY-SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLBW (92.1 FM; FENWICK ISLAND, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOCM (98.1 FM; SELBYVILLE, DE; Owner: IRIE RADIO, INC.)
  • WWFG (99.9 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSDL (90.7 FM; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WXPZ (101.3 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDOX (106.7 FM; NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ; Owner: WJNN, INC.)
  • WAFL (97.7 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCZT (98.7 FM; VILLAS, NJ; Owner: WZK, LLC)
  • W219BZ (91.7 FM; LEWES, DE; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBNJ (93.1 FM; WILDWOOD CREST, NJ; Owner: EQUITY COMMUNICATIONS, L.P.)
  • WQJZ (97.1 FM; OCEAN PINES, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWCJ (89.1 FM; CAPE MAY, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Lewes:
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WBLP-LP (Channel 22; OCEAN CITY, MD; Owner: OCEAN 22 BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • WLWP-LP (Channel 4; MILLSBORO, ETC., DE; Owner: OCEAN 4 BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Lewes, Delaware:
  • Fatal accident count: 4
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Delaware average:
  • Fatal accident count: 63
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 99
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 29
  • Fatalities: 67
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 167
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 8

Lewes fatal accident list:
Mar 12, 2004 03:99 AM, Pilottowne Road, Hoornkill Road, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 25, 1990 12:40 AM, S23, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 12, 1989 07:15 AM, S280, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 30, 1979 11:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 4
Total length: 28 meters (92ft)
Total costs: $577,000
Total average daily traffic: 16,078
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,721

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Rt9 & Murrays Corner, Call Sign: KNKN720
    869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/12/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 11760 U.S. Highway 1, 6th Floor, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, Phone: (202) 255-1679, Fax: (561) 279-2097, Email:
  • 1215 Coastal Highwayde, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 49.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN540
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 11/09/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Everil A McIntosh, 16612 Kings Highway, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00003405
    Registrant: State Of Delaware Dep\'t Of Technology, 801 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904, Phone: (302) 739-9648, Email:
  • Joseph Giuliani, Country Rd 288 1 Mi S Of Rd 287, Type: Tower, Structure height: 131.7 m, Overall height: 132.6 m
    Registrant: Resort Broadcasting Company, LLC, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, Phone: (302) 945-2050, Email:
  • Sheila Smith, Kings Hwy, Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 92.6 m
    Registrant: Comcast Corporation, One Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2838, Phone: (215) 286-7454, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Lewes, DE)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 88 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lewes)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Lewes)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 307 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 61
  • Hazardous Condition: 70
  • Service Call: 18
  • Good Intent Call: 11

Incident types - Lewes


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Lewes, DE

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