Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County: County in Delaware, United States
About
Sussex County is a county located in the U.S. state of Delaware. As of the 2010 census, the population was 197,145 and a population density of 64 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 241,635 inhabitants. Its county seat is Georgetown. The county was created 341 years ago in 1682.
Quick Facts about Sussex County
| Population : | 241,635 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| Different from : | Sussex County, Sussex County |
| Twitter username : | sussexde_govt |
| Area : | 3097 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 21.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 78.3% |
| Named for : | Sussex |
| Capital : | Georgetown |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1683 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:29:08 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 78 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 18.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sussex County is located at 38°40'60"N 75°20'22"W (38.6833000, -75.3395400). It has 4 neighbors: Kent County, Dorchester County, Wicomico County and Worcester County.
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The largest city of Sussex County is Milford with a population of 12,278. Other cities include, Seaford population 8,246, Lewes population 3,417, Ocean View population 2,245 and Rehoboth Beach population 1,592. See all Sussex County cities & populated places.
Sussex County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Blades | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Sussex County
Sussex County has 4 neighbours.
- Kent County county in Delaware, United States
- Dorchester County county in Maryland, United States
- Wicomico County county in Maryland, United States
- Worcester County county in Maryland, United States
Demographics
The population of Sussex County increased by 18.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 197,145 | - | census |
| 2011 | 200,362 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 203,034 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 206,207 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 210,263 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 214,636 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 219,321 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 224,348 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 229,389 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 234,225 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 241,635 | 3.07% | estimation process |
People born in Sussex County (11)
People born in Sussex County, including professional wrestler Jay Briscoe, professional wrestler Mark Briscoe, politician Ruth Ann Minner, .
List
- Samuel Cornish (American Presbyterian minister) he was born in 01/01/1795
- John Collins (governor (1776-1822)) he was born in 01/03/1776
- William Burton (American physician and Governor of Delaware (1789-1866)) he was born in 16/10/1789
- Ebe W. Tunnell (American politician (1844-1917)) he was born in 31/12/1844
- Caleb S. Layton (American politician) he was born in 12/04/1798
- William Peery (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1743
- A. R. Shockly (American minister) he was born in 01/01/1849
- Bethany Hall-Long (American politician) she was born in 12/11/1963
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sussex County , New Jersey county in Delaware, United States with a population of 140,002 people.
- Sussex County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 10,925 people.
Delaware Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 561,531 | County in Delaware, United States |
| Kent County | 183,643 | County in Delaware, United States |
| Wilmington | 70,376 | The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware. |
| Dover | 38,199 | City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware |
| Newark | 33,849 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Middletown | 23,765 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Bear | 19,371 | Census-designated place in Delaware, United States |
| Hockessin | 13,527 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Smyrna | 12,163 | Town in Delaware |
| Claymont | 8,253 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| North Star | 7,980 | Census designated place |
| Pike Creek | 7,898 | Census designated place |
| Wilmington Manor | 7,889 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
