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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sussex

Wisconsin · 8,828 residents · 8.431 sq mi
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Sussex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,283. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $170,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,828
+75%since 1990
from 5,039 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,047 / sq mi
+75%since 1990
from 598 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+10%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K9K11K13K1990201020202024Sussex
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,283
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,168 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,913
+64%since 1990
from $14,590 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$170,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$717
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $549 in 1990
US average: $602
65.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
34.2% rent
2.8
+31%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(4,978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(57)
Asian0.7%(33)
Diversity Score5.7%(287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(8,461)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(147)
Asian0.8%(68)
Diversity Score7.9%(694)
8
+38%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.9%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex, Wisconsin?

Sussex, Wisconsin has about 8,828 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sussex, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sussex, Wisconsin earns about $60,283 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 $170,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% 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 3.7% of people in Sussex, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sussex, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sussex, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,789 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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