Sussex County, New Jersey
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sussex County
- State
- New Jersey
- FIPS Code
- 34037
- State FIPS
- 34
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 518.49 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 535.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.137461
- Longitude
- -74.691914
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 141,734
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 113,616
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 126,321 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic | 15,418 | 10.9% |
| White | 117,458 | 82.9% |
| Black | 2,437 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2,542 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 309 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 103,033 | 90.7% |
| Hispanic | 10,580 | 9.3% |
| White | 96,586 | 85.0% |
| Black | 2,318 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 2,611 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,308 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 220 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 145,807
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $122,272
- Poverty Rate
- 5.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,008
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 119,960 | 82.3% |
| Black | 2,701 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 2,917 | 2.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 110,683
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 25,171 | 22.7% |
| Republican | 46,287 | 41.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 37,500 | 33.9% |
| Other | 133 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 53,896 | 48.7% |
| Female | 56,514 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 85,051 | 76.8% |
| Hispanic | 9,232 | 8.3% |
| Black | 471 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 1,365 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 55,491
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 44,755 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,199 | 34.7% |
| Black | 172 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 497 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,400 | 50.8% |
| Female | 28,077 | 49.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 26,649 (24.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 42,800 (40.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 62,865
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $379,397
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,717
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 14.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.