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Slaughter Beach, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
408
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
287
ZIP codes
0
Slaughter Beach and its ZIP codes
Slaughter Beach at a glance
- Slaughter Beach is 45% less dense than Delaware as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Slaughter Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
Environment and hazard risk
Slaughter Beach, 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 Slaughter Beach, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Slaughter Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordCity | 5.9 mi | 9.9 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.8 |
| EllendaleTown | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| MiltonTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| HoustonTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| FredericaTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| BowersTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LewesCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| MagnoliaTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HarringtonCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| FarmingtonTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| FeltonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| ViolaTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slaughter Beach, DE in?
- Slaughter Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Slaughter Beach, DE?
- About 408 people live in Slaughter Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slaughter Beach?
- Nearby places include Milford (5.9 mi), Lincoln (7 mi), Ellendale (9.6 mi), Milton (10 mi), Houston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023