Sussex County, DE

Living in Sussex County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 12
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 69
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Schools 45
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Residents

224k Population +34k (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
68% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black12%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$259k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$802 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sussex County

United States45
Delaware34

Property Crime in Sussex County

United States48
Delaware35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 38 3 5
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 59 4 0
Nov 49 4 0
Dec 40 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sussex County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sussex County, DE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sussex County, DE

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Colleges

Colleges near Sussex County, DE

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Salisbury University
27 miles, SW
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Wesley College
35 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sussex County, DE

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Beebe Medical Center
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Sussex County, DE