Sussex County, Virginia
Sussex County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Sussex County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,087 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,925 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sussex. The county was created 270 years ago in 1753.
Quick Facts about Sussex County
| Population : | 10,925 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Sussex County, Sussex County |
| Area : | 1276 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | Sussex |
| Capital : | Sussex |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1754 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:31:07 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sussex County is located at 36°55'18"N 77°15'42"W (36.9217500, -77.2617900). It has 5 neighbors: Dinwiddie County, Greensville County, Prince George County, Southampton County and Surry County.
Sussex County map
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Sussex County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek | 173 | Town in Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Sussex County
Sussex County has 5 neighbours.
- Dinwiddie County county in Virginia, United States
- Greensville County county in Virginia, United States
- Prince George County county in Virginia, United States
- Southampton County county in Virginia, United States
- Surry County county in Virginia, United States
- Sussex
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sussex County decreased by 10.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,087 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,086 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,924 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,766 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,723 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,692 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,414 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,379 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,241 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,159 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,925 | -2.14% | estimation process |
People born in Sussex County (9)
People born in Sussex County, including politician Junius Edgar West, politician James Trezvant, politician William C. C. Claiborne, .
List
- John Lamb (U.S. Representative from Virginia (1840-1924)) he was born in 12/06/1840
- Tony Massenburg (American basketball player) he was born in 31/07/1967
- Ferdinand Claiborne (American militia general and politician) he was born in 01/01/1773
- Henry Harrison Walker (Confederate States Army brigadier general) he was born in 15/10/1832
- Jesse F. West (American politician) he was born in 16/07/1862
- John R. Chambliss, Sr. (American politician) he was born in 04/03/1809
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sussex County , Delaware county in Delaware, United States with a population of 241,635 people.
- Sussex County , New Jersey county in Delaware, United States with a population of 140,002 people.
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
