Sussex County's estimated 2025 population is 147,246 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sussex County is the 17th largest county in New Jersey. The 2010 population was 148,859 and has seen a growth of -1.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sussex County includes 84.79% White, 3.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123,044 | 84.79% |
| Two or more races | 11,290 | 7.78% |
| Other race | 4,371 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 3,400 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 2,733 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 279 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sussex County's average per capita income is $68,332. Household income levels show a median of $114,316. The poverty rate stands at 5.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $148,170 | $179,633 |
| Families | $134,187 | $163,495 |
| Households | $114,316 | $143,320 |
| Non Families | $66,946 | $86,984 |
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