Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County is home to 255,626 people. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Delaware rate (10.4%). The median household income is $81,497.
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| Measure | Value | Delaware | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,626 | 1,021,191 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $81,497 | $84,954 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 10.9% | 10.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 18.9% | 15.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.0% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 35.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $382,600 | $352,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,238 | $1,401 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 53.5% | 49.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 51.9 years | 41.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Kent County
- Caroline County, Maryland
- Dorchester County, Maryland
- Wicomico County, Maryland
- Worcester County, Maryland
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.