Lewes, Delaware
Lewes: city in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
About
Lewes is a city located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,747. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,417 inhabitants.
The city was created 394 years ago in 1631.
Quick Facts about Lewes
| Population | 3,417 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 19958 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 19.51% |
| Land as percent of area | 80.49% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7746,-75.1394 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 3.9 meters |
| Establishment | June 03, 1631 (394 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:48:28 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 19.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 69℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Lewes is located at 38°46'28"N 75°8'22"W (38.7745600, -75.1393500).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Lewes increased by 19.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,747 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,893 | 5.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,927 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,968 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,020 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,077 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,137 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,201 | 2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,261 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,322 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,417 | 2.78% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Lewes
1Nassau Valley Vineyards-Winery
32165 Winery Way, Lewes, DE 19958, United States View details
Phone: +13026459463 | Website available
2Zwaanendael Museum
102 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958, United States View details
Phone: +13026451148 | Website available
3Pirates of Lewes
400 Anglers Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, United States View details
Phone: +13022493538 | Website available
4Great Marsh Preserve
1 Great Marsh Cir, Lewes, DE 19958, United States View details
5Ryves Holt House
218 2nd St, Lewes, DE 19958, United States View details
Phone: +13026457670 | Website available
People born in Lewes (21)
People born in Lewes, including politician Joseph Maull, politician George B. Rodney, politician Daniel Rodney, .
More notable people
- Samuel Paynter (American politician (1768-1845)) he was born in 24/08/1768
- Joshua Hall (American governor of Maine (1768-1862)) he was born in 22/10/1768
- David Hall (American lawyer and politician from Delaware) he was born in 04/01/1752
- Caleb Rodney (American politician (1767-1840)) he was born in 29/04/1767
- Hiram R. Burton (American politician (1841-1927)) he was born in 13/11/1841
- Eugene Bookhammer (American politician) he was born in 14/06/1918
- John Fisher (American judge) he was born in 22/05/1771
- John Morris (American baseball player, born 1941) he was born in 23/08/1941
- Lemuel Paynter (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1788
- Shepard Kollock (American publisher) he was born in 01/09/1750
- Spencer Steele (lacrosse player) he was born in 28/11/1978
- Gerald Hocker (American politician) he was born in 09/01/1948
- Gregory Howard Woods (United States District Judge) he was born in 01/04/1969
- David R. Boone (U.S. environmental microbiologist) he was born in 19/01/1952
- Henry R. Horsey (American jurist) he was born in 24/10/1924
- Sarah Fisher Ames (American sculptor) she was born in 01/01/1817
- Mike Hall (American powerlifter) he was born in 03/10/1956
- James P. Wilson (lawyer, clergyman) he was born in 01/01/1769
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lewes, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lewes, 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 |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Lewes.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lew Post Office | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lewes distances to largest Delaware cities