Delaware Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 255,626 (100%) |
| Population Density | 273 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $81,497 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,684 |
| Median Home Value | $382,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 151,799 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 86,851 (57.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,590 (12.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45,358 (29.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 106,441 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 72,029 (67.7%) |
The table below compares Sussex County to the other 3 counties and county equivalents in Delaware by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 1st |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 50th |
| Per Capita Income | # 3 | 50th |
| Diversity Index | # 3 | 1st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Delaware Census Data Comparison Tool.
