Sussex County, Delaware
DE · FIPS 10005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 255,626 | — | #282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,497 | +8.4% | #524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.9 years | +33.4% | #140 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $382,600 | +35.7% | #333 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,238 | +6.4% | #491 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | -13.7% | #985 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sussex County has a population of 255,626, making it the #282 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.9 years, which is 33.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sussex County is $81,497, ranking #524 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Sussex County is $382,600 (+35.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,238/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.
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93.0% of residents in Sussex County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County, Delaware has a total population of 255,626, making it the 282nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sussex County is 51.9 years, which is 33.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sussex County is $81,497, which ranks #524 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Sussex County is $382,600, 35.7% above the national median. Renters in Sussex County pay a median gross rent of $1,238 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sussex County, 33.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Sussex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.8%).
All data for Sussex County, Delaware comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.