Sussex County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,765 | — | #2,435 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,530 | -15.5% | #1,747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $183,800 | -34.8% | #1,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | -22.0% | #1,403 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,156 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sussex County has a population of 10,765, making it the #2,435 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sussex County is $63,530, ranking #1,747 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Sussex County is $183,800 (-34.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $907/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.7%.
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91.4% of residents in Sussex County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.
About Sussex County, Virginia
Sussex County, Virginia has a total population of 10,765, making it the 2,435th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sussex County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sussex County is $63,530, which ranks #1,747 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Sussex County is $183,800, 34.8% below the national median. Renters in Sussex County pay a median gross rent of $907 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sussex County, 16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.5 min.
Sussex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 54.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (40.7%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Sussex County, Virginia 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.