Sussex County's estimated 2026 population is 10,671 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sussex County is the 115th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,013 and has seen a growth of -11.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
Black or African American (54.98%)
White (40.34%)
Two or more races (3.34%)
Other race (0.67%)
Asian (0.56%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,934 | 54.98% |
| White | 4,354 | 40.34% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 3.34% |
| Other race | 72 | 0.67% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,813 | - |
| Families | $82,692 | $98,868 |
| Households | $62,821 | $83,114 |
| Non Families | $38,973 | $49,124 |
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