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Sussex

Virginia · 66 residents · 4.699 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 44 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−40%since 2023
from 110 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
14 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 23 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
−26%since 2023
from 63.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
37124211298385201020202024Sussex
202466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$33,294
+3%since 2023
from $32,445 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
+21%since 2023
from 0.234 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance29.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical29.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
61.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(95)
Black10%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score30.4%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(25)
Black45.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(5)
Diversity Score79.5%(52)
Diversity Score
79
+161%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
33.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
9.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex, Virginia?

Sussex, Virginia has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sussex, Virginia?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sussex, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sussex, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Sussex, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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