Sussex County, Virginia

Total Population: 10,793

County Seat: Sussex

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Median Home Value

$178,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,821

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)54.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)40.3%
Two or More Races2.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

15.8%

65 Years and Over

19.1%

Male

58.0%

Female

42.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

5.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,821

Mean Household Income

$83,114

Per Capita Income

$30,457

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$178,500

Median Rent

$952/mo

Total Housing Units

4,672

Owner-Occupied

69.3%

Renter-Occupied

30.7%

Vacancy Rate

20.7%

Married Couple Households

39.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.9%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

82.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51183.