Sussex, DE County is a vibrant and diverse community situated in the Eastern part of Delaware. The population of Sussex, DE county is 234,045 with a population density of 258.12 people per square mile. This is much higher than the US average population density of 93.29 people per square mile. Local businesses such as Rehoboth Beach Main Street, Coastal Kayak Tours, and Grotto Pizza are just some of the many local attractions that give Sussex its unique charm. Year-round outdoor activities like hiking through Trap Pond State Park along with bird watching at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge offer plenty to do for both visitors and locals alike. Demographic organizations such as South Coastal Business Networking Group (SCBNG) provide a platform for businesses to exchange ideas, network and collaborate on projects while supporting local causes in Sussex County. Lastly, there are local sporting events such as the annual Sussex County Red Sox Baseball tournament which brings together teams from across the state to compete at historic Woodbridge High School's baseball field.
The population in Sussex County is 234,045. There are 250 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sussex County is 50.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sussex County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sussex County
- 56.3% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Sussex County
- 74.9% are White
- 12.1% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander