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Sussex County

New Jersey · 144,166 residents · 518.488 sq mi
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Sussex County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,266. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $157,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144,166
+10%since 1990
from 130,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 253 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+12%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
129K135K141K147K153K1990201020202024Sussex County
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,266
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,823 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,992
+45%since 1990
from $18,566 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $156,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $697 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−24%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(128,154)
Black0.8%(1,108)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2,725)
Asian0.8%(1,112)
Diversity Score10%(13,132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(134,624)
Black1%(1,444)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4,822)
Asian1.2%(1,723)
Diversity Score13.4%(19,374)
Diversity Score
13
+34%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 85.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Sussex County to nearby counties

SUSSEX COUNTY VS
Morris County
Income$137,326+110%
Home value$582,500+270%
Population524,251+254%
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SUSSEX COUNTY VS
Passaic County
Income$87,522+34%
Home value$459,500+192%
Population531,624+259%
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SUSSEX COUNTY VS
Pike County
Income$81,323+25%
Home value$272,600+73%
Population62,808−58%
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SUSSEX COUNTY VS
Warren County
Income$100,869+55%
Home value$346,500+120%
Population112,953−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex County, New Jersey?

Sussex County, New Jersey has about 144,166 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sussex County, New Jersey?

The typical household in Sussex County, New Jersey earns about $65,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sussex County, New Jersey expensive?

In Sussex County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $157,600, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex County, New Jersey?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sussex County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sussex County, New Jersey?

About 4.0% of people in Sussex County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sussex County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Sussex County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,223 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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