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Sussex County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Sussex

Sussex County's estimated 2025 population is 10,991 with a growth rate of 1.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sussex County is the 111th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,013 and has seen a growth of -8.51% since that time.

10,991
Total Population
22
Population Density (mi²)
111
Population Rank (State)
117 1.08%
Annual Population Growth

Sussex County Population

Sussex County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Sussex County includes 54.98% Black or African American, 40.34% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American5,93454.98%
White4,35440.34%
Two or more races3613.34%
Other race720.67%
Asian600.56%
Native American120.11%

Sussex County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Sussex County's average per capita income is $45,045. Household income levels show a median of $62,821. The poverty rate stands at 12.11%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$103,813-
Families$82,692$98,868
Households$62,821$83,114
Non Families$38,973$49,124

$45,045

Average Income

$62,821

Median Household Income

12.11%

Poverty Rate