Sussex County, DE
Living in Sussex County
Bikeability12
Walkability12
Commute49
Public Transit9
Affordability56
Public Safety84
Airports92
Hospitals56
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
224kPopulation+34k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$259kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$802Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sussex County
United States45
Delaware34
Property Crime in Sussex County
United States48
Delaware35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sussex County, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sussex County, DE
Delmarva Christian High School
2 miles, W
The Jefferson School
4 miles, N
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
10 miles, N
Lighthouse Christian School
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sussex County, DE
Salisbury University
27 miles, SW
Wesley College
35 miles, N
Delaware State University
37 miles, N
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
37 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sussex County, DE
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
4 miles, NW
Beebe Medical Center
13 miles, NE
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sussex County, DE
Atlantic City International Airport
68 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
83 miles, N
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
92 miles, W