Sussex County Summary

Life in Sussex County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sussex County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sussex County:

  • The population in Sussex County is 10,866.

  • The median home value in Sussex County is $166,416.

  • The median income in Sussex County is $59,195.

  • The median rent in Sussex County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Sussex County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Sussex County is 12.7%.

  • The average high in Sussex County is 75.1° and there are 112.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sussex County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sussex County

Waverly, VA Population 2,890

Wakefield, VA Population 1,286

Jarratt, VA Population 935

Stony Creek, VA Population 350

Sussex, VA Population 145

Map Of Sussex County

Sussex County, VA Weather

  • The average high in Sussex County is 75.1°.

  • There are 88.25 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.7 inches of rain each year with 2.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:15 hours of sun each day in Sussex County.

StatSussex County
Mean High75.1
Nice Days88.25
Rainfall112.7
Snowfall2.6
Sunny_hours5:15
75.1°
Average High
112.7
Inches of Rain

Sussex County Demographics

Population over time in Sussex County

The current population in Sussex County is 10,866. The population has decreased -3.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 10,960 -2.2%
2021 11,202 -1.5%
2020 11,377 -

Gender in Sussex County

  • Sussex County is 41.8% female with 4,546 female residents.

  • Sussex County is 58.2% male with 6,320 male residents.

Female
41.8% (4,546)
Male
58.2% (6,320)
Gender Sussex County VA USA
Female 41.8% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 58.2% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sussex County

Sussex County is:

  • 40.0% White with 4,345 White residents.

  • 54.6% African American with 5,934 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 50 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 153 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 382 Hispanic residents.

White
40.0% (4,345)
African American
54.6% (5,934)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.5% (50)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.4% (153)
Hispanic
3.5% (382)

Table: Sussex County By Race

Race Sussex County VA USA
White 40.0% 60.0% 58.9%
African American 54.6% 18.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 6.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Sussex County, Virginia

  • 4.5% of households in Sussex County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Sussex County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Sussex County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Sussex County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Sussex County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Sussex County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Sussex County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Sussex County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Sussex County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Sussex County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (484)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (628)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (1,013)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (1,007)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (1,228)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (1,930)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.4% (1,777)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (1,795)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (508)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (490)
Income Sussex County VA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.4% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 15.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sussex County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Sussex County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Sussex County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Sussex County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Sussex County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Sussex County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sussex County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Sussex County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sussex County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sussex County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (325)
9-12th Grade
15% (1,629)
High School / GED
38% (4,129)
Some College
21% (2,281)
Associate's Degree
7% (760)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,086)
Master's Degree
5% (543)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (108)
Education Sussex County VA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 5% 6%
High School / GED 38% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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