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Sussex

Virginia · 181 residents · 4.699 sq mi
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Sussex has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,327. Population has fallen 49% since 2019, a loss of 175 residents. Median home value is $165,200. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
181
−49%since 2019
from 356 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−49%since 2019
from 76 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+2%since 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
37124211298385201020202024Sussex
202466
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,327
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,838 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,509
−12%since 2019
from $25,696 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(271)
Black23%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score45.9%(164)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(99)
Black41.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(111)
Diversity Score
61
+33%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+4%since 2019
from 21.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
Female
33.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex, Virginia?

Sussex, Virginia has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sussex, Virginia?

The typical household in Sussex, Virginia earns about $69,327 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 $165,200.

How educated are people in Sussex, Virginia?

About 28.6% 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 9.1% of people in Sussex, Virginia 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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