Sussex County, VA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,821
Per Capita Income
$30,457
Poverty Rate
12.1%
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Gini Index
0.418
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.1%
$25K–$50K22.7%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K17.3%
$150K–$200K8.4%
$200K+5.0%
The median household income in Sussex County, VA is $62,821 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $30,457. 12.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.418 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).