Sussex, VA is a small town located in southeastern Virginia. With a population of just 287 people, it has a population density of 37 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Sussex offers numerous amenities for those looking to visit or call home. The town is home to many local businesses such as Little Ladies Boutique and Country Time Apparel. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at nearby James River State Park, fishing at Jone's Pond, or playing a round of golf on the golden fairways at Sussex Pines Golf Course. Other local organizations such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Sussex Volunteer Fire Department are active in the community and serve many residents. Local sporting events include basketball games hosted by the local high school and football games hosted by Brunswick Community College.
The population in Sussex is 287. There are 61 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sussex is 51.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sussex is 1.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sussex
- 80.4% are married
- 29.6% are divorced
- 0.0% are married with children
- 56.3% have children, but are single
Race in Sussex
- 76.5% are White
- 22.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander