Sussex, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sussex, Virginia had a total population of 66, the 648th largest community in Virginia. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 26.1% is notably above the national average.
Sussex Quick Facts
How Sussex Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 110 | 66 | -40.0% |
How Sussex Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sussex Rankings in Virginia
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Other Cities in Sussex County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 2,324 | $50,156 | 7.8% | $145,700 |
| Wakefield | 1,201 | $62,386 | 7.8% | $187,800 |
| Stony Creek | 341 | $64,811 | 24.6% | $154,800 |
Cities Similar to Sussex
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Wilton | 66 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Eagle Rock | 67 | $67,159 | $108,000 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Locust Grove | 67 | N/A | N/A | 38.5% | 0.0% |
| Whitesville | 65 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| Glen Lyn | 68 | N/A | $162,500 | 2.1% | 10.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 66, Sussex's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Sussex is a small community located in Virginia, within Sussex County. The total population is 66. It ranks as the 648th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sussex is 47.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sussex. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 26.1%. This is 512% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 67.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Sussex is Black or African American, making up 45.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.5% vs 18.3%).
Education
21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sussex, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sussex, Virginia?
Sussex, Virginia has a population of 66 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sussex, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sussex — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sussex, VA?
The ACS sample for Sussex recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Sussex, Virginia?
Sussex's population is 37.9% White, 45.5% Black, 9.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sussex, VA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sussex — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sussex, Virginia?
21.2% of adults (25+) in Sussex hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.