Slaughter Beach, Delaware
Slaughter Beach: Town of the United States
About
Slaughter Beach is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 207 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 248 inhabitants.
The town was created 344 years ago in 1680.
Quick Facts about Slaughter Beach
| Population : | 248 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 19963 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Area : | 3.57 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.66% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.34% |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1681 (344 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:41:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Slaughter Beach is located at 38°54'46"N 75°18'15"W (38.9128900, -75.3040800).
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Official website of Slaughter Beach
Demographics
The population of Slaughter Beach increased by 16.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 207 | - | census |
| 2011 | 209 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 212 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 215 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 218 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 222 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 227 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 232 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 237 | 2.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 241 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 248 | 2.82% | estimation process |
Schools in Slaughter Beach
College & universities near Slaughter Beach, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Slaughter Beach, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Slaughter Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Post Office | Milford (DE) | 19963 |
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 |
