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
86th
Median Household Income $116,186 +54.6% #66 / 3,222
98th
Median Age 43.8 years +12.6% #981 / 3,222
70th
Median Home Value $369,400 +31.0% #365 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,585 +36.3% #200 / 3,222
94th
Poverty Rate 5.5% -56.1% #78 / 3,222
98th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$116,186 +54.6% vs nat'l
Rank #66 of 3,222
98th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,252 +38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #99 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.5% −56.1% vs nat'l
Rank #78 of 3,222
98th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −3.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,094 of 3,222
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.3% +19.5% vs nat'l
Rank #272 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
39.7 min +44.0% vs nat'l
Rank #67 of 3,222
98th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$369,400 +31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #365 of 3,222
89th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,585 +36.3% vs nat'l
Rank #200 of 3,222
94th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.7% +30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #195 of 3,222
94th percentile
83.7% Homeownership

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Health

96.2% of residents in Sussex County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.

96.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2% +4.9% vs nat'l
Rank #232 of 3,222
93th percentile

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.