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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sussex

Wisconsin · 5,039 residents · 8.431 sq mi
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Sussex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,168. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 3,789 residents. Median home value is $88,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,039
−43%vs 2000
vs 8,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
598 / sq mi
−43%vs 2000
vs 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Sussex
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,168
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,283 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,590
−39%vs 2000
vs $23,913 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$88,900
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $170,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$549
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $717 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.8% in 2000
32.7% rent
2.2
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,461)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(147)
Asian0.8%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(694)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(4,978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(57)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0.6%(28)
Diversity Score5.7%(287)
6
−27%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.3%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 14.8 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, Wisconsin?

Sussex, Wisconsin has about 5,039 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sussex, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sussex, Wisconsin earns about $41,168 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sussex, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sussex, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex, Wisconsin?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sussex, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sussex, Wisconsin?

About 2.3% of people in Sussex, Wisconsin 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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