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Sussex

Virginia · 256 residents · 4.699 sq mi
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Sussex is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,083. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $148,100. The poverty rate of 41.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
−8%vs 2011
vs 278 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 59 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−4%vs 2011
vs 42.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
37124211298385201020202024Sussex
202466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,083
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $97,763 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,534
−34%vs 2011
vs $20,563 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
−15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.347 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $184,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−27.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+28%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(38)
Black86%(239)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.3%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(114)
Black52%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.9%(169)
Diversity Score
66
+118%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.0%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
46.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
70.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.5%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.8% in 2011
Female
29.5%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex, Virginia?

Sussex, Virginia has about 256 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sussex, Virginia?

The typical household in Sussex, Virginia earns about $61,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sussex, Virginia expensive?

In Sussex, Virginia, the median home is worth about $148,100.

How educated are people in Sussex, Virginia?

About 4.6% 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 41.8% of people in Sussex, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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