Sussex County, New Jersey
NJ · FIPS 34037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 145,807 | — | #467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $116,186 | +54.6% | #66 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $369,400 | +31.0% | #365 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,585 | +36.3% | #200 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | -56.1% | #78 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sussex County has a population of 145,807, making it the #467 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sussex County is $116,186, ranking #66 out of 3,222 counties — 54.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.5% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Sussex County is $369,400 (+31.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,585/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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96.2% of residents in Sussex County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey has a total population of 145,807, making it the 467th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sussex County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sussex County is $116,186, which ranks #66 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 54.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Sussex County is $369,400, 31.0% above the national median. Renters in Sussex County pay a median gross rent of $1,585 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sussex County, 40.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.7 min.
Sussex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Sussex County, New Jersey 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.