Sussex County, Delaware
Total Population: 247,799
County Seat: Georgetown
Median Home Value
$353,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$78,162
Across all households
Median Age
51.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.3%
65 Years and Over
29.5%
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
95.0%
No Health Insurance
6.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
32.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$78,162
Mean Household Income
$105,000
Per Capita Income
$44,963
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
76.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$353,300
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units
147,904
Owner-Occupied
81.3%
Renter-Occupied
18.7%
Vacancy Rate
30.2%
Married Couple Households
52.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
6.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
13.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.0%
Average Household Size
2.37
Broadband Internet Access
90.0%
Housing Built Since 2010
22.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 10005.