Sussex County, DE — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
247,799
Male
120,320
48.6%
Female
127,479
51.4%
Median Age
51.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
8.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.6%
High School or Higher47.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.8%
Married
47.6%
Sussex County, DE has a population of 247,799 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 51.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 75.6% of the population. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 8.4% of residents are foreign-born.