Sussex, New Jersey
Sussex: Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
About
Sussex is a city located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,130 and a population density of 1,319 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,979 inhabitants.
The city was created 132 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Sussex
| Population : | 1,979 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07461 |
| Area : | 1.62 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,473 feet / 449 meters |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1891 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:25:43 (30th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,225 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sussex is located at 41°12'35"N 74°36'28"W (41.2098200, -74.6076600).
Sussex map
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- Official Website
Official website of Sussex
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sussex decreased by 7.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,130 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,117 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,097 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,076 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,055 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,031 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,017 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,005 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,995 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,985 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,979 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Sussex
1 High Point State Park
1480 NJ-23, Sussex, NJ 07461, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Space Farms: Zoo & Museum
218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
1547 County Rd 565, Sussex, NJ 07461, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 DAR Van Bunschooten Museum
1097 NJ-23, Sussex, NJ 07461, United States ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Sussex
College & universities near Sussex, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sussex, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sussex , Wisconsin village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin with a population of 11,086 people.
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Sussex distances to largest New Jersey cities
