Slaughter Beach Town, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 198 residents, 108 households, and 64 families in the town. The population density was 147.9 people per square mile (57.1/kmē), making its Delaware's least densely populated town. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 188.8 per square mile (72.9/kmē). The average household size was 1.83 persons, and the average family size was 2.23 persons. In the town Age distribution was 4% under the age of 18, 1.5% from 18 to 24, 17.2% from 25 to 44, 50% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males. The median age was 57.9 years, the median age of male residents at 56.5 and the median age of female residents at 59.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 99.49% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.51% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $41250, it is Delaware's 37th wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $50625, it is 28th wealthiest town by median family income in Delaware. The per capita income for the town was $27290, it is 16th wealthiest town by per capita income in Delaware. The median income of town was $24583, The median income for males was $21875, compared to $25833 for females.
In 2000, 5 pupils and students, of which 1 are male and 4 are female, 2.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 0 kindergarten, 0 elementary school, 1 high school and 4 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 198 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 197 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 198 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 200 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 202 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 205 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 207 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 210 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 212 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 216 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 220 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| High school | 1 | 1 | |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Beach town, Delaware | $41250 | $50625 | $27290 |
| Sussex County, Delaware | $39208 | $45203 | $20328 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |