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Population Data

Disparities and gaps frequently reveal themselves geographically, and efforts to address inequities benefit from local-scale data and strategies. The Data Center provides summary demographics at the state, county, census tract and zip code levels.

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Demographics

for Sussex County

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Demographic data describes the socioeconomic makeup of a particular area, from characteristics such as race, ethnicity, and age to measures of wealth. Understanding demographic diversity within Zip codes and across the state is key to establishing the context of equity and inclusion challenges in Delaware.


Population Total

240,668
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Sussex County is 257 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 510 people per square mile.
2023

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State Area Deprivation Index

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Median Household Income
The median household income figure in Sussex County is $68,886, which is lower than the state figure of $72,724.
2021

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Poverty Rate
The poverty rate percent in Sussex County is 11.5%, which is higher than the state percent of 10.8%.
2023

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Population By Race

for Sussex County

2023

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
91N/A
Native american
1,1911%
Asian
3,0981%
Another race
7,6773%
Multiracial
14,4126%
Black
26,36911%
White
187,83078%
Total
240,668100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Sussex County

2023

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
22,84910%
Non-hispanic
217,81991%
Total
240,668100%

Population By Age

for Sussex County

2023

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
43,51718%
Between 18 and 65
126,95653%
Over 65
70,19529%
Total
240,668100%