Sussex County, DE Demographics
What is the population of Sussex County?
There are 250,743 residents in Sussex County, with a median age of 54. Of this, 48.6% are males and 51.4% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.49% of the resident pool in Sussex County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.45%. Additionally, 4.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 222,429 people in Sussex County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 250,743 | 2.7% |
| Male Population | 121,855 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 128,888 | 2.7% |
Male Population 48.6%
Female Population 51.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 54 | 1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 229,395 | 2.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,153 | -1.2% |
| Not Citizen | 10,195 | 6.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.49%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.45%
Not Citizen 4.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 781 | 42.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,352 | -8.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,256 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 11,571 | 9.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 222,429 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 4.17%
Moved from Same State 1.31%
Moved from Different State 4.66%
Same House as Last Year 89.55%
What are the employment statistics in Sussex County?
White-collar workers make up 76.66% of the working population in Sussex County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.34%. There are also 13,085 entrepreneurs in Sussex County (12.06% of the workforce); 70,429 workers employed in private companies (64.89%); and 15,948 people working in governmental institutions (14.69%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 83,209 | 2.9% |
| Blue Collar | 25,327 | 1.7% |
White Collar 76.66%
Blue Collar 23.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 13,085 | -3.7% |
| Private Companies | 70,429 | 4.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 15,948 | -1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 9,074 | 4.7% |
Self Employees 12.06%
Private Companies 64.89%
Governmental Workers 14.69%
Not for Profit Companies 8.36%
How many households are there in Sussex County?
There are a total of 104,473 households in Sussex County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.37% of these Sussex County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.63%. Additionally, 22.95% of households have children and 77.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 104,473 | 3.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 70,387 | 3.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 34,086 | 4.6% |
Family Households 67.37%
Non-Family Households 32.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 23,977 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 80,496 | 4.5% |
Households with Children 22.95%
Households without Children 77.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Sussex County?
The average annual household income in Sussex County is $104,815, while the median household income sits at $78,996 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $81,250, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $85,833. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $56,668 and $68,324, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $104,815 | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income | $78,996 | 8.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 216,604 | 3.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sussex County?
There are 149,212 housing units in Sussex County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1994. Of the 104,473 occupied housing units in Sussex County, 80.25% are owner-occupied, while 19.75% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.01% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $320,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,073 per month in Sussex County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 149,212 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1994 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,008 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,788 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,125 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,139 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16,001 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19,561 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23,212 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 37,341 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 27,263 | 11.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,774 | 217.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 104,473 | 3.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 83,844 | 4.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $20,629 | 3.0% |
Owner Occupied 80.25%
Renter Occupied 19.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 46,964 | 2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 36,880 | 5.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $320,300 | 20.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $316,950 | 17.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,073 | 3.2% |
With Mortgage 56.01%
Without Mortgage 43.99%
What is the level of education in Sussex County?
Approximately 36.18% of the population in Sussex County holds a high school degree (that's 78,883 residents), while 24.5% have attained a college certificate (53,411 locals) and 16.27% have a bachelor's degree (35,475 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,420 | -2.7% |
| Some High School | 78,883 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 53,411 | 3.0% |
| Associate Degree | 18,515 | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35,475 | 8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 25,324 | 7.4% |
No High School 2.94%
Some High School 36.18%
Some College 24.5%
Associate Degree 8.49%
Bachelor's Degree 16.27%
Graduate Degree 11.62%
What is the marital status of Sussex County residents?
A total of 54,294 people in Sussex County have never been married (which represents 25.13% of the total population), while 118,299 of them are wedded (54.74%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,181 (1.47%) and 24,953 (11.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 54,294 | 3.5% |
| Married | 118,299 | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3,181 | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 15,368 | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 24,953 | 24,953.0% |
Never Married 25.13%
Married 54.74%
Separated 1.47%
Widowed 7.11%
Divorced 11.55%
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 bicycle. A total of 92,844 residents commute by car, 1,505 prefer going to work by walking and 410 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 92,844 | 1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 192 | 19.2% |
| Railroad | 15 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 410 | 25.0% |
| Motorcycle | 36 | -18.2% |
| TaxiCab | 96 | 35.2% |
| Walk | 1,505 | 21.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Sussex County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19930 | 2,878 | 1,463 | $116,736.00 | $187,289.00 |
| 19931 | 376 | 171 | $90,250.00 | $92,785.00 |
| 19933 | 10,610 | 3,876 | $52,740.00 | $75,163.00 |
| 19939 | 7,668 | 3,035 | $84,673.00 | $112,825.00 |
| 19940 | 6,818 | 2,282 | $61,750.00 | $82,450.00 |
| 19941 | 3,109 | 1,129 | $64,261.00 | $78,594.00 |
| 19944 | 582 | 290 | $100,357.00 | $187,646.00 |
| 19945 | 8,519 | 3,678 | $83,732.00 | $125,532.00 |
| 19947 | 19,513 | 6,495 | $65,635.00 | $82,454.00 |
| 19950 | 7,524 | 3,126 | $71,000.00 | $93,331.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.