Slaughter Beach

Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Aerial view of Slaughter Beach, Delaware
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Slaughter Beach is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 218 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milford, 5.9 miles W.

About Slaughter Beach

Slaughter Beach is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States, located on the southwest shore of Delaware Bay. As of the 2020 census, Slaughter Beach had a population of 218. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$109,375
Median home value
$757,400
Median age
68
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Slaughter Beach, DE population

Slaughter Beach had 218 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census218
Density154 per sq mi (59 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Slaughter Beach at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountySussex County
TypeTown
Population218 (2020)
Land area1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates38.9187° N, 75.3136° W
ZIP code19963
Official websitetownofslaughterbeach.com
Census code (GEOID)1067050

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Frequently asked questions about Slaughter Beach

What county is Slaughter Beach in?

Slaughter Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the population of Slaughter Beach, DE?

218 people lived in Slaughter Beach at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Slaughter Beach, DE?

The ZIP code of Slaughter Beach is 19963.

What is the elevation of Slaughter Beach?

7 feet (2 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Slaughter Beach?

Milford (5.9 mi), Lincoln (6.8 mi), Ellendale (9.8 mi), Milton (10.1 mi), Houston (10.2 mi).

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