Living in Sussex, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sussex · Census data 2020–2024
Sussex has 66 residents with a median age of 47. .
Sussex is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sussex at a glance
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 47State: 39
- Homeowners
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
Is Sussex a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 26.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Sussex: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 56.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 61.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.31
61.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sussex has many vacation and second homes.
Sussex demographics
- Population
- 66
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 16
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sussex ›
Education in Sussex
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Sussex have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sussex
- Unemployment rate
- 26.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sussex vs nearby towns
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Sussex ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sussex: FAQ
Is Sussex, VA a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 26.1%.
What is the median age in Sussex?
The median age in Sussex is 47 years (Virginia: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Sussex?
The unemployment rate in Sussex is 26.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sussex?
21.2% of adults in Sussex have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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