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Long Neck, DE
Census-designated place in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
2,161
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Long Neck and its ZIP codes
Long Neck at a glance
- Long Neck is 49% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,745 a year, 33% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $187,600 (47% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Long Neck, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long Neck, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,745
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$187,600
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
67.1
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (477), Irish Americans (414), Italian Americans (408).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Long Neck.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Long Neck, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long Neck, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long Neck, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.8%
U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Long Neck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Ocean ViewTown | 6.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Dewey BeachTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Bethany BeachTown | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| DagsboroTown | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Henlopen AcresTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Rehoboth BeachCity | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| FrankfordTown | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| MillsboroTown | 8.2 mi | 5.1 |
| South BethanyTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LewesCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| SelbyvilleTown | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Fenwick IslandTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Bishopville, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| GeorgetownTown | 14 mi | 5 |
| MiltonTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Long Neck, DE in?
- Long Neck is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Long Neck, DE?
- About 2,161 people live in Long Neck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Long Neck?
- Nearby places include Millville (5.9 mi), Ocean View (6.1 mi), Dewey Beach (6.5 mi), Bethany Beach (7 mi), Dagsboro (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023