CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Sussex

New Jersey · 2,024 residents · 0.593 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the New York metro area
Compare
The short version

Sussex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,309. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $205,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,024
−6%since 2000
from 2,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,413 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sussex
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,309
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,529
+83%since 2000
from $18,866 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,343
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
62.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+3%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sussex on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(1,576)
Black2.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino14%(284)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score44.7%(905)
Diversity Score
45
+283%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sussex

Greenbriar
Pop 2,283
Bokeelia
Pop 1,930
Astatula
Pop 2,314
Desoto Lakes
Pop 1,735
Places similar to Sussex
Head to head

Compare Sussex to nearby cities

SUSSEX VS
Port Jervis
Income$47,917−18%
Home value$236,700+15%
Population8,518+310%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUSSEX VS
Newton
Income$76,221+31%
Home value$302,700+47%
Population8,486+308%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUSSEX VS
Oak Ridge
Income$121,875+109%
Home value$436,100+112%
Population10,954+427%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SUSSEX VS
Lake Mohawk
Income$149,135+156%
Home value$441,700+115%
Population9,508+357%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex, New Jersey?

Sussex, New Jersey has about 2,024 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sussex, New Jersey earns about $58,309 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 $205,600, and the typical rent is about $1,343 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex, New Jersey?

About 16.7% 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 19.2% of people in Sussex, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sussex, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sussex, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sussex with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →