Sussex County PUMA, DE

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2021 Population

234,045

1.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ATom Carper

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/AChris Coons

Democratic Party

US Representative

N/ALisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

50.7

0.795% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

3.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,886

6.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$285,100

5.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

95,267

0.524% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sussex County PUMA, DE had a population of 234k people with a median age of 50.7 and a median household income of $68,886. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sussex County PUMA, DE grew from 230,249 to 234,045, a 1.65% increase and its median household income grew from $64,905 to $68,886, a 6.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11%), White (Hispanic) (4.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.68%).

11.4% of the households in Sussex County PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Sussex County PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, DE are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (59 degrees awarded in 2021) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (28 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sussex County PUMA, DE was $285,100, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Sussex County PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Sussex County PUMA, DE borders Dover City PUMA, DE, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester & Kent Counties PUMA, MD, Salisbury City PUMA, MD, and Ocean City & Somers Point City PUMA, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Sussex County PUMA, DE is home to a population of 234k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.41% of Sussex County PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (17.3k people).

In 2021, there were 6.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (175k people) in Sussex County PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sussex County PUMA, DE are Spanish (16,872 households), Haitian (2,223 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (587 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

120,274

Women

51.4%

113,677

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 233,951 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Sussex County PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex County PUMA, DE was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sussex County PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County PUMA, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
175k ± 576
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.7k ± 753
White (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.42k

9.38%

Hispanic Population

22k people

9.38% of the people in Sussex County PUMA, DE are hispanic (22k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sussex County PUMA, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
4,185 ± 1,574 people
Mexico
2,587 ± 1,242 people
Haiti
2,487 ± 1,218 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sussex County PUMA, DE was Guatemala, the natal country of 4,185 Sussex County PUMA, DE residents, followed by Mexico with 2,587 and Haiti with 2,487.

Foreign-Born Population

7.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.3k people

7.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

As of 2021, 7.41% of Sussex County PUMA, DE residents (17.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex County PUMA, DE was 7.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sussex County PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,872 households (7.58%)
Haitian
2,223 households (0.999%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
587 households (0.264%)

11.4% of the households in Sussex County PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sussex County PUMA, DE was Spanish. 7.58% of the households in Sussex County PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,698 ± 626
Gulf War (2001-)
2,146 ± 384
Gulf War (1990s)
1,561 ± 252

Sussex County PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sussex County PUMA, DE employs 95.3k people. The largest industries in Sussex County PUMA, DE are Construction (8,614 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,753 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,437 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($193,864), Offices of dentists ($157,295), and Offices of optometrists ($139,105).

Males in Sussex County PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,234. The income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,792

Women

48.3%

48,978

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Sussex County PUMA, DE in 2020 was 94,770 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sussex County PUMA, DE.

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Occupations

95.3k

2021 Value

0.524%

1 Year growth

± 0.524%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sussex County PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 0.524%, from 94.8k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex County PUMA, DE, are Retail salespersons (3,212 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,630 people), and Registered nurses (2,573 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex County PUMA, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

95.3k

2021 Value

0.524%

1 Year growth

± 0.524%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sussex County PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 0.524%, from 94.8k employees to 95.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex County PUMA, DE, are Construction (8,614 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,753 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,437 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex County PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Sussex County PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,056

Median earning men ± $1,541

$33,111

Median earning women ± $1,449

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($77,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,701), and Public Administration ($64,068).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($46,615), Public Administration ($45,926), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,817).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sussex County PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

N/ATom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

N/AChris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Sussex County PUMA, DE

N/ALisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Sussex County PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sussex County PUMA, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sussex County PUMA, DE awarded 87 degrees. The student population of Sussex County PUMA, DE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 123 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sussex County PUMA, DE are White (63 and 72.4%), followed by Black or African American (10 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 9.2%), and Two or More Races (5 and 5.75%).

The largest universities in Sussex County PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (59 and 67.8%) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (28 and 32.2%).

The most popular majors in Sussex County PUMA, DE are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (31 and 35.6%), Registered Nursing (28 and 32.2%), and General Cosmetology (22 and 25.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 133 students enrolled in Sussex County PUMA, DE, 7.52% men and 92.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 84 records, of which 91.7% were women and 8.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sussex County PUMA, DE was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sussex County PUMA, DE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
59 degrees awarded
Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology with 59 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sussex County PUMA, DE, which is 0.061 times less than the 82 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 63 degrees mean that there were 6.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($6,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.763% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sussex County PUMA, DE in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (59.6k), Some college (37.1k), and Bachelors Degree (32.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sussex County PUMA, DE was $285,100 in 2021, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $269,700 to $285,100, a 5.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex County PUMA, DE is 81.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sussex County PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sussex County PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sussex County PUMA, DE is $68,886. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sussex County PUMA, DE was Middletown Town, Bear & Glasgow PUMA, DE with a value of $96,688, followed by Hockessin PUMA, DE and Sussex County PUMA, DE, with respective values of $95,451 and $68,886.

Housing

Property

$285,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,663

$78,264

Median Property Taxes

±$1,921

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sussex County PUMA, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.2% of the housing units in Sussex County PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sussex County PUMA, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sussex County PUMA, DE was Middletown Town, Bear & Glasgow PUMA, DE with a value of $96,688, followed by Hockessin PUMA, DE and Sussex County PUMA, DE, with respective values of $95,451 and $68,886.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sussex County PUMA, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,886

Median Household Income

± $2,079

96.4k

Number of Households

± 2,400

In 2021, the median household income of the 96.4k households in Sussex County PUMA, DE grew to $68,886 from the previous year's value of $64,905.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, DE

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Sussex County PUMA, DE

In 2021, the income inequality in Sussex County PUMA, DE was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.51% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sussex County PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sussex County PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sussex County PUMA, DE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Worked At Home (9.24%)
Carpooled (7.97%)

In 2021, 80.2% of workers in Sussex County PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.24%) and those who carpooled to work (7.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex County PUMA, DE have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in Sussex County PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sussex County PUMA, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County PUMA, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sussex County PUMA, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex County PUMA, DE (27.9k out of 230k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sussex County PUMA, DE is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Sussex County PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 37.7% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 28.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.38%

Uninsured

37.7%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex County PUMA, DE grew by 0.0102% from 6.38% to 6.38%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sussex County PUMA, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.