Sussex County, DE Demographics
What is the population of Sussex County?
There are 258,676 residents in Sussex County, with a median age of 54. Of this, 48.54% are males and 51.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.53% of the resident pool in Sussex County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.93%. Additionally, 4.54% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 229,816 people in Sussex County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 258,676 | 3.2% |
| Male Population | 125,567 | 3.0% |
| Female Population | 133,109 | 3.3% |
Male Population 48.54%
Female Population 51.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 54 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 234,185 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,755 | 14.4% |
| Not Citizen | 11,736 | 15.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.93%
Not Citizen 4.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,063 | 36.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,215 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,213 | -1.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,176 | 5.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 229,816 | 3.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.41%
Moved from Same County 3.98%
Moved from Same State 1.25%
Moved from Different State 4.75%
Same House as Last Year 89.6%
What are the employment statistics in Sussex County?
White-collar workers make up 76.58% of the working population in Sussex County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.42%. There are also 26,270 entrepreneurs in Sussex County (11.79% of the workforce); 143,738 workers employed in private companies (64.51%); and 32,586 people working in governmental institutions (14.63%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 170,618 | 105.0% |
| Blue Collar | 52,186 | 106.0% |
White Collar 76.58%
Blue Collar 23.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 26,270 | 100.8% |
| Private Companies | 143,738 | 104.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 32,586 | 104.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 20,210 | 122.7% |
Self Employees 11.79%
Private Companies 64.51%
Governmental Workers 14.63%
Not for Profit Companies 9.07%
How many households are there in Sussex County?
There are a total of 108,135 households in Sussex County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.88% of these Sussex County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.12%. Additionally, 22.33% of households have children and 77.67% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 108,135 | 3.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.8% |
| Family Households | 72,325 | 2.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 35,810 | 5.1% |
Family Households 66.88%
Non-Family Households 33.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,149 | 0.7% |
| Households without Children | 83,986 | 4.3% |
Households with Children 22.33%
Households without Children 77.67%
What are the median and average incomes in Sussex County?
The average annual household income in Sussex County is $107,358, while the median household income sits at $80,672 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,464, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,610. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $52,360 and $68,060, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $107,358 | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income | $80,672 | 2.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 29,425 | 3.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 223,681 | 3.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sussex County?
There are 153,099 housing units in Sussex County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 108,135 occupied housing units in Sussex County, 80.09% are owner-occupied, while 19.91% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $346,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,134 per month in Sussex County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 153,099 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,105 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,539 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,857 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,067 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16,421 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19,395 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,407 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 38,100 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 28,822 | 5.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5,386 | 94.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 108,135 | 3.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 86,602 | 3.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,533 | 4.4% |
Owner Occupied 80.09%
Renter Occupied 19.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 48,785 | 3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 37,817 | 2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $346,900 | 8.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $325,850 | 2.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,134 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 56.33%
Without Mortgage 43.67%
What is the level of education in Sussex County?
Approximately 37.66% of the population in Sussex County holds a high school degree (that's 79,387 residents), while 19.37% have attained a college certificate (40,836 locals) and 17.74% have a bachelor's degree (37,408 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,710 | 20.1% |
| Some High School | 79,387 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 40,836 | -23.5% |
| Associate Degree | 18,881 | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37,408 | 5.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,592 | 5.0% |
No High School 3.66%
Some High School 37.66%
Some College 19.37%
Associate Degree 8.96%
Bachelor's Degree 17.74%
Graduate Degree 12.61%
What is the marital status of Sussex County residents?
A total of 55,970 people in Sussex County have never been married (which represents 25.18% of the total population), while 121,779 of them are wedded (54.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,041 (1.37%) and 25,488 (11.47%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 55,970 | 3.1% |
| Married | 121,779 | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3,041 | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 15,966 | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 25,488 | 2.1% |
Never Married 25.18%
Married 54.8%
Separated 1.37%
Widowed 7.18%
Divorced 11.47%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sussex County?
The top three means of transportation people in Sussex County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 93,409 residents commute by car, 1,583 prefer going to work by walking and 431 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 93,409 | 0.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 431 | 124.5% |
| Railroad | 14 | -6.7% |
| Bicycle | 405 | -1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 85 | 136.1% |
| TaxiCab | 107 | 11.5% |
| Walk | 1,583 | 5.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Sussex County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19930 | 2,873 | 1,481 | $118,092 | $190,431 |
| 19931 | 431 | 184 | $91,111 | $92,071 |
| 19933 | 11,409 | 4,153 | $61,261 | $80,253 |
| 19939 | 7,833 | 3,214 | $86,583 | $106,170 |
| 19940 | 7,108 | 2,351 | $63,361 | $80,161 |
| 19941 | 3,120 | 1,161 | $66,601 | $78,942 |
| 19944 | 652 | 315 | $103,125 | $181,878 |
| 19945 | 8,917 | 3,785 | $86,021 | $129,461 |
| 19947 | 19,343 | 6,356 | $68,529 | $85,229 |
| 19950 | 7,822 | 3,229 | $74,970 | $92,688 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.