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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.
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
Population Density
State Area Deprivation Index
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Population By Race
for Sussex County
2021
Race | Total Count | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
Pacific islander | 110 | N/A |
Native american | 967 | 0% |
Asian | 3,050 | 1% |
Other race | 7,216 | 3% |
Two or more races | 8,083 | 5% |
Black | 26,165 | 11% |
White | 185,671 | 79% |
Total | 231,262 | 100% |
Population By Ethnicity
for Sussex County
2021
Ethnicity | Total Count | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 21,960 | 9% |
Non hispanic | 212,085 | 91% |
Total | 234,045 | 100% |
Population By Age
for Sussex County
2021
Age | Total Count | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
Under 18 | 43,455 | 19% |
Between 18 and 65 | 124,405 | 53% |
Over 65 | 66,185 | 28% |
Total | 234,045 | 100% |
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