Sussex County, Delaware

Total Population: 247,799

County Seat: Georgetown

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)72.8%
Hispanic or Latino11.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.2%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.