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Encyclopedia > Dewey Beach, Delaware

Dewey Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 301. A street in Ynysybwl, Wales, relatively stereotypical of a small town A town is usually an urban area which is not considered to rank as a city. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...


While not as extreme as spring-break locales such as Panama City or Cancun, Dewey Beach has developed a reputation as a wild summer "party town", and is particularly popular in the Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Wilmington areas. The town is less than a mile long and only two blocks wide, yet numerous bars and rock clubs line Delaware Route 1, the town's main street, some of which, such as the Bottle & Cork, attract nationally-known acts. "The Starboard", another popular bar, is well-known for opening as early in the morning as Delaware law permits and offers a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar every day with breakfast. On summer evenings, particularly on the weekends, Route 1 is often choked with pedestrians as bargoers hop from one nightspot to another, backing up traffic for miles. Panama City is a city located in Bay County, Florida. ... Canc n is a coastal city in Quintana Roo, Mexicos easternmost state. ... Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. ... It has been suggested that Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania be merged into this article or section. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1638, 1832 {{{incorporated}}}  County New Castle County Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 44. ... Tourists sit outside a bar in Chiang Mai, Thailand A bar is an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be drunk on the premises. ... Bloody Mary A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing vodka, tomato juice, and usually other spices or flavorings such as Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, beef consomme or bouillon, horseradish, celery or celery salt, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. ...


Notwithstanding its reputation as a magnet for partygoers, Dewey Beach is also a popular family resort spot, particularly because of its wide, sandy beaches, and many hotels, cottages, and condominiums may be found. A family of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in 1997 A family is a domestic group of people, or a number of domestic groups, typically affiliated by birth or marriage, or by comparable legal relationships including domestic partnership, adoption, surname and in some cases ownership (as was the case in the Roman... A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging, usually on a short-term basis. ... 19th century Cottages in the small hamlet of Crafton, Buckinghamshire A cottage is a small house of any period. ... Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here--163. ...


As is the case with most beach areas, Dewey Beach quiets down in the fall and winter. One popular event which packs Dewey Beach hotels every October is Greyhounds Reach The Beach, where thousands of rescued greyhounds and their owners congregate. Country of origin uncertain; possibly England or Egypt Classification and breed standards The Greyhound is a breed of dog used for hunting and racing. ...


Dewey Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprises Delaware's beach-resort area and is Sussex County's most densely-populated and fastest-growing area. Seal of the City of Lewes Lewes (pronounced LOO-is) is an incorporated city located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Rehoboth Beach is a city located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Seal of the Town of Bethany Beach Bethany Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... South Bethany is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Fenwick Island is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ...


Geography

Location of Dewey Beach, Delaware

Dewey Beach is located at 38°41'46" North, 75°4'35" West (38.696075, -75.076519)1. Image File history File links DEMap-doton-Dewey_Beach. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile (symbol sq. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 301 people, 161 households, and 83 families residing in the town. The population density is 341.8/km² (876.6/mi²). There are 1,369 housing units at an average density of 1,554.6/km² (3,986.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.69% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Native American, 3.65% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.66% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. 5.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 161 households out of which 9.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% are married couples living together, 5.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% are non-families. 40.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.87 and the average family size is 2.45. Marriage may be a relationship and bond between individuals (termed spouses -- a male spouse is a husband and a female spouse, a wife) that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 8.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 52 years. For every 100 females there are 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 110.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $79,471, and the median income for a family is $97,505. Males have a median income of $56,563 versus $39,583 for females. The per capita income for the town is $51,958. 1.9% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the number of people. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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Dewey Beach, Delaware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (636 words)
Dewey Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware.
Notwithstanding its reputation as a magnet for partygoers, Dewey Beach is also a popular family resort spot, particularly because of its wide, sandy beaches, and many hotels, cottages, and condominiums may be found.
Dewey Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprises Delaware's beach-resort area and is Sussex County's most densely-populated and fastest-growing area.
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