Sussex County, New Jersey

Total Population: 145,117

County Seat: Newton

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Median Home Value

$342,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$114,316

Across all households

Median Age

44.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

40.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.0%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Two or More Races3.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

19.6%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

3.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

40.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$114,316

Mean Household Income

$143,320

Per Capita Income

$56,471

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

3.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$342,800

Median Rent

$1,503/mo

Total Housing Units

62,825

Owner-Occupied

84.9%

Renter-Occupied

15.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Married Couple Households

57.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

94.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 34037.