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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sussex County

Virginia · 12,504 residents · 490.226 sq mi
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Sussex County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,007. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,504
+22%since 1990
from 10,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Sussex County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,007
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,670
+49%since 1990
from $9,856 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$434
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
30.5% rent
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(4,244)
Black58.3%(5,971)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(14)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score61.3%(6,282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(4,537)
Black62%(7,750)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(102)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score59.5%(7,436)
59
−3%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 26.9 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 County, Virginia?

Sussex County, Virginia has about 12,504 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sussex County, Virginia?

The typical household in Sussex County, Virginia earns about $31,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sussex County, Virginia expensive?

In Sussex County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $67,900, and the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Sussex County, Virginia?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sussex County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sussex County, Virginia?

About 16.1% of people in Sussex County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sussex County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sussex County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,256 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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