Fenwick Island, Delaware
Fenwick Island: town of the United States
About
Fenwick Island is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 379. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 459 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fenwick Island
| Population | 459 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 19944–19975 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 31.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 68.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4623,-75.0513 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:27:29 (19th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 17.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Fenwick Island is located at 38°27'44"N 75°3'5"W (38.4623300, -75.0512900).
Fenwick Island map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fenwick Island increased by 17.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 379 | - | census |
| 2011 | 384 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 389 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 394 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 402 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 410 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 418 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 427 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 436 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 445 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 459 | 3.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,711 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,982 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,072 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,982 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 66.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 12.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 13.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 284 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 41.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $373,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,687 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,326 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,467 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,735 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,317 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,202 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,810 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 68,219 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,771 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $81,402 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $45,739 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,320 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,091 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,153 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,728.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.81 |
Best Things to Do in Fenwick Island
1Fenwick Island State Park
DE-1, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, United States View details
Phone: +13022272800 | Website available
2Viking Golf & Go-Karts
38965 Island St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, United States View details
Phone: +13025391644 | Website available
3Discoversea Shipwreck Museum
708 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, United States View details
Phone: +13025399366 | Website available
4WWII Observation Tower Bethany Beach
Assawoman St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, United States View details
Website available
5Water Park Summer Season
10 W Maryland Ave, Fenwick Island, DE 19944, United States View details
People born in Fenwick Island (1)
American physician (1889-1968) Isaac J. MacCollum was born in Fenwick Island
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fenwick Island, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449472 | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology | Dagsboro (DE) | 19939 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fenwick Island, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Fenwick Island.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Post Office | Ocean City (MD) | 21842 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Blades | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |