South Bethany, Delaware
Town · Population 520 · #38 in Delaware
About South Bethany
South Bethany is a tiny community in southeastern Delaware with an estimated population of 520.
Officially, South Bethany is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,040 residents per square mile.
📰 South Bethany News Today
- Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach/South Bethany, DE nap.usace.army.mil · Apr 15
- Jellyfish stings on the rise in South Bethany as a result of warmer ocean temperatures WDEL · Jul 27
- South Bethany officials object to end of Back Bay Study coastalpoint.com · Jun 19
- Lifeguards say Jellyfish stings are on the rise, arriving earlier in some parts. Here’s why ky3.com · Jul 28
- Warmer ocean temperatures linked to jellyfish appearances WABI · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Bethany Unique
- The only place in America named South Bethany — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in South Bethany
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Bethany
- Armand's Bistro & Pizza — pizza
- China Express — chinese
- Fins Ale House
- Grotto Pizza
- Milk & Honey
- Misaki Sushi — sushi
- Summer Salts — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Bethany
- Assawoman Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Assawoman Wildlife Area Miller Neck Tract · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Assawoman Wildlife Area Muddy Neck Tract · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Assawoman Recreation Area reviews ★
- Richard Hall Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateDelaware
TypeTown
Population (2024)520
Rank in state#38 of 57
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density1,040/sq mi
Coordinates38.5163, -75.0581