Sussex

Census-designated place in Sussex County, Virginia

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Sussex is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sussex County, Virginia, with 181 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stony Creek, 7.4 miles W.

About Sussex

Sussex is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2020 Census was 181.

The Sussex County Courthouse Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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Sussex, VA population

Sussex had 181 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census181
Density39 per sq mi (15 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sussex at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountySussex County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population181 (2020)
Land area4.70 sq mi (12.2 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates36.9174° N, 77.2719° W
ZIP code23884
Census code (GEOID)5176912

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sussex

What county is Sussex in?

Sussex is in Sussex County, Virginia.

What is the population of Sussex, VA?

181 people lived in Sussex at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sussex, VA?

The ZIP code of Sussex is 23884.

What is the elevation of Sussex?

108 feet (33 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sussex?

Stony Creek (7.4 mi), Templeton (12.2 mi), Waverly (12.6 mi), Jarratt (12.9 mi), Disputanta (14.5 mi).

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