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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

What is this section about?

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

234,045
people
Population Density
The population density figure in Sussex County is 250 people per square mile, which is lower than the state figure of 504 people per square mile.
2021
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State Area Deprivation Index

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on a scale of 1 to 10
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 11.9%, which is higher than the state percent of 11.1%.
2021
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Population By Race

for Sussex County

2021

Race
Total Count
% of Population
Pacific islander
110N/A
Native american
9670%
Asian
3,0501%
Other race
7,2163%
Two or more races
8,0835%
Black
26,16511%
White
185,67179%
Total
231,262100%

Population By Ethnicity

for Sussex County

2021

Ethnicity
Total Count
% of Population
Hispanic
21,9609%
Non hispanic
212,08591%
Total
234,045100%

Population By Age

for Sussex County

2021

Age
Total Count
% of Population
Under 18
43,45519%
Between 18 and 65
124,40553%
Over 65
66,18528%
Total
234,045100%