Sussex County, DE

County

Cities in Sussex County

Neighborhoods in Sussex County

Neighborhood

Sussex, DE

Hearns Crossroads / Pepperbox

Broad Creek / Portsville

Redden / Greenlea Acres

Phillips Hill / Mission

Bayard / Pine Manor Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sussex

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Households with Children

22.0%

School Enrollment K-12

22,129

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.8%
School Age (5-17): 13.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.7%
Working Age (35-54): 19.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.3%
Seniors (65+): 30.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.8%
High School / GED: 29.8%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.5%
Single Parents: 8.5%
Couples & Adults: 45.8%
Living Alone: 32.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 9.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 27.8%
Puerto Rican: 13.5%
Cuban: 1.7%
Dominican: 2.9%
Central American: 44.0%
South American: 4.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 55.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 55.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.7%
Caribbean: 7.9%
Other Black: 35.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 36.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 54.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.0%
Spanish: 9.3%
European & Indo-European: 2.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.1%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 3.7%
Not Enrolled: 82.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources