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Sussex County

New Jersey · 144,221 residents · 518.488 sq mi
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Sussex County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,222. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $271,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
144,221
Unchangedsince 2000
from 144,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+22%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
129K135K141K147K153K1990201020202024Sussex County
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,222
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,124
+71%since 2000
from $26,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,337
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $790 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(134,624)
Black1%(1,444)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4,822)
Asian1.2%(1,723)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(19,374)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82%(118,247)
Black2%(2,858)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(14,310)
Asian2%(2,918)
Other2%(2,866)
Diversity Score35.9%(51,768)
Segregation Score21%(30,318)
Diversity Score
36
+167%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex County, New Jersey?

Sussex County, New Jersey has about 144,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sussex County, New Jersey earns about $96,222 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 $271,500, and the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex County, New Jersey?

About 36.6% 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 5.2% 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 13,278 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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