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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sussex

New Jersey · 2,201 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Sussex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $130,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,201
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,712 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 3,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sussex
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,172 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,698
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,866 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$130,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$636
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $667 in 2000
US average: $450
40.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.9% in 2000
59.1% rent
4.9
+42%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,027)
Black1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(55)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(251)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,149)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(36)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other0.6%(13)
Diversity Score9.6%(211)
10
−18%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.8%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sussex, New Jersey?

Sussex, New Jersey has about 2,201 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sussex, New Jersey?

The typical household in Sussex, New Jersey earns about $26,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sussex, New Jersey expensive?

In Sussex, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex, New Jersey?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sussex, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sussex, New Jersey?

About 11.7% of people in Sussex, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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