Sussex County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sussex County is located in Virginia with a total population of 10,793. It is the 113th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sussex County is 41.0 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sussex County is $62,821. This is 31% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $178,500. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Sussex County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sussex County is Black or African American, making up 54.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.7% vs 18.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.