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Sussex County

Virginia · 12,087 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 $37,978. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,087
−3%since 2000
from 12,504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Sussex County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,978
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,007 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,735
+14%since 2000
from $14,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(4,537)
Black62%(7,750)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(102)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(7,436)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(4,663)
Black57.9%(6,996)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(268)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other0.2%(21)
Diversity Score63.5%(7,677)
Diversity Score
64
+7%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sussex County, Virginia?

Sussex County, Virginia has about 12,087 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sussex County, Virginia earns about $37,978 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 $119,300, and the typical rent is about $635 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 19.6% 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 1,839 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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