Sussex County's estimated 2026 population is 10,768 with a growth rate of 0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sussex County is the 113th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,013 and has seen a growth of -10.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 9,071 adults, (2,065 of whom are seniors) in Sussex County.
Female: 4,477 (41.6%)
Male: 6,288 (58.4%)
The racial composition of Sussex County includes 54.09% Black or African American, 40.71% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,823 | 54.09% |
| White | 4,382 | 40.71% |
| Two or more races | 432 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.16% |
Sussex County's average per capita income is $44,550. Household income levels show a median of $63,530. The poverty rate stands at 11.59%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,813 | - |
| Families | $83,586 | $96,668 |
| Households | $63,530 | $80,506 |
| Non Families | $38,528 | $45,975 |
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