Sussex County

Sussex County, NJ, has a population of approximately 140,488 as of the 2020 Census. The racial composition is about 90.5% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian, and 9.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income is around $95,000, with a poverty rate of roughly 6%. The median age is approximately 44.8 years. The county covers an area of 536 square miles, with a population density of about 262 people per square mile.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

As of 2023, Sussex County, NJ, boasts a median home value of approximately $320,000, with home prices ranging from around $250,000 to over $600,000 for higher-end properties. The county has a median household income of roughly $83,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is about $1,300 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, and the vacancy rate is 10.4%. Property taxes are relatively high, averaging around 2.17% of the home's assessed value. The county offers a mix of suburban and rural living with various housing options.

Sussex County, NJ, holds elections for various local, county, state, and federal positions. As of the latest elections, key positions up for vote typically include the County Commissioners, Sheriff, local municipal officers, and Board of Education members. Voter turnout percentage in Sussex County often hovers around 50-60% in general elections.

In the 2021 Sussex County elections for the Board of County Commissioners, incumbent candidates Anthony Fasano and Dawn Fantasia (Republicans) won re-election with 31,000+ votes each, significantly outpacing their Democratic challengers Scott Paul and Karen R. DeWitt, who each garnered around 13,000-14,000 votes.

For detailed and up-to-date election information, including the full list of candidates, it's best to consult the Sussex County Board of Elections official website or contact the Sussex County Clerk's Office.

Sussex County, NJ has respectable educational attainment levels. According to the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 40.7% of Sussex County residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is notably higher than the national average of around 33.1% and slightly above the New Jersey state average of 39.7%.

In terms of high school education, Sussex County also fares well. Around 92.6% of residents aged 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, compared to the national average of about 89% and New Jersey's state average of roughly 90.9%.

These statistics indicate that Sussex County is relatively well-educated compared to both state and national benchmarks.

As of recent data, Sussex County, NJ has an estimated unemployment rate of around 5.5%, slightly above the national average of about 3.5% and the New Jersey state average of 4.4%. The labor force in Sussex County is approximately 68,000 individuals.

Top industries in Sussex County include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, educational services, and construction. Healthcare and social assistance make up about 19% of the workforce, retail trade around 12%, and educational services about 10%. Construction, benefiting from regional development, constitutes approximately 9% of local employment.

Nationally, healthcare is also a leading sector, composing about 14% of employment. Retail trade accounts for around 11% of U.S. employment, and educational services stand roughly at 9%. Construction nationally contributes about 7%. Hence, Sussex County shows a slightly higher reliance on healthcare and construction compared to the national average.

As of the latest data, Sussex County, NJ, has a median household income of approximately $91,669. This figure is higher than both the national median household income, which is about $68,700, and the New Jersey state median household income, which stands around $85,751.

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Sussex County's median income exceeds both the national and state averages, indicating a relatively higher standard of living compared to other regions.

As of the most recent available data in 2021, Sussex County, NJ, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The total crime rate is approximately 9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Below is a summary table of crime statistics:

These values reflect a general trend of a safe community with lower-than-average violent and property crimes. Always refer to local law enforcement or reliable sources for the most current information.