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143%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
54%
Household income NAT. AVG.
90%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexFenwick IslandDelawareNational
Income per capita$72,396$31,118$29,829
Median household income$85,000$61,017$55,322
Median income owner occupied$91,250$72,470$70,586
Median income renter occupied$46,042$38,152$35,192
Median earnings male$64,583$39,093$36,919
Median earnings female$40,104$30,154$26,250
Unemployment rate0.5%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level2.2%12.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Fenwick Island is 143% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Fenwick Island is 54% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Fenwick Island is 90% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Fenwick Island is 85% lower than the national average

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      $56,661 $85,000 $170,000
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      $40,673 $61,017 $122,034
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Fenwick Island median earnings by income bracket

      Fenwick Island employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry16.9%16.9%
      Manufacturing sector5.2%5.2%
      Financial & insurance services5.2%5.2%
      Wholesale & retail services9.1%9.1%
      Public administration7.8%7.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.9%3.9%
      Education, health & social services2.6%2.6%
      Other37.7%37.7%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Bethany Beach, DE1,150$96,70074.8%
      South Bethany, DE558$94,02570.0%
      West Ocean City, MD4,661$90,42663.5%
      Ocean Pines, MD12,950$77,51840.1%
      Ocean View, DE2,637$75,85237.1%
      Fenwick Island, DE445$85,00053.6%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Caldwell, AR445$37,38632.4%
      Fort Thomas, AZ445$86,66756.7%
      Sugar City, CO445$39,18529.2%
      Norway, IA445$63,54214.9%
      Laketon, IN445$44,50019.6%
      Fenwick Island, DE445$85,00053.6%
      Source: The Fenwick Island, DE employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).