Profile for Bethany Beach, Delaware, DE

Bethany Beach is on the Atlantic Ocean.

The town was founded in 1901 by a religious group called the Disciples of Christ.

Local landmarks include "Chief Little Owl," a totem pole at the entrance of Garfield Parkway off Route 1.

Bethany Beach received national attention for a 1962 storm which leveled much of the community.

Local festivals include:

• Boardwalk Arts Festival - Sept. 8, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Fenwick Island State Park

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Cemeteries (2)

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Hotels (1)

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16% of Bethany Beach residents report German ancestry, and 23% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Bethany Beach ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Bethany Beach was $41,306, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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44% of Bethany Beach residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Bethany Beach festival dates:

• Boardwalk Arts Festival - Sept. 8, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Bethany Beach, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $731.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,201.

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Libraries in Bethany Beach include South Coastal Library ... View libraries

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Sussex County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Bethany Beach political report.

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The average commute time for Bethany Beach workers is 27 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Bethany Beach include Holiday Inn Express-Bethany Beach.

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