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Population Review

Sussex County, DE — Population & Demographics

Sussex County, DE has a population of 247,799. The median household income is $78,162 and the median age is 51.4.

247,799

Population

$78,162

Median Income

$353,300

Median Home Value

51.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White75.6%
Black or African American10.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,162

Median Household Income

$44,963

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment

Housing

$353,300

Median Home Value

$1,221

Median Rent

81.3%

Homeownership

Education

89.6%

High School+

32.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Sussex County, DE has a population of 247,799 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Sussex County, DE is $78,162.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.