Sussex County's 2026 population is estimated at 10,671, reflecting a -0.38% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sussex County is the 115th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 12,013 and has grown -11.17% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 9,071 adults, (2,065 of whom are seniors) in Sussex County.
Female: 4,477 (41.6%)
Male: 6,288 (58.4%)
The racial composition of Sussex County includes 54.09% Black or African American, 40.71% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,823 | 54.09% |
| White | 4,382 | 40.71% |
| Two or more races | 432 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 53 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.16% |
Sussex County 's average per capita income is $44,550. Household income levels show a median of $63,530. The poverty rate stands at 11.59%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,813 | - |
| Families | $83,586 | $96,668 |
| Households | $63,530 | $80,506 |
| Non Families | $38,528 | $45,975 |
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