Sussex County Delaware Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Sussex County Delaware area was $70,556 in 2021, the latest figures available. Sussex County median household income is $535 lower than the median Delaware household income and $839 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Sussex County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Sussex County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Sussex County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Delaware | $71,091 | -3.84% | +1.67% |
| Sussex County | $70,556 | -0.66% | +8.49% |
Trends in Sussex County, DE Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Sussex is $70,556. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $71,024 and is now $468 (0.66%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Sussex County, Delaware, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Sussex County
| Date | US | Delaware | Sussex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $71,091 | $70,556 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $73,932 | $71,024 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $74,369 | $69,048 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $69,922 | $65,037 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $69,468 | $68,510 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $69,726 | $65,184 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $70,050 | $62,972 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $68,409 | $63,019 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $67,388 | $58,981 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $69,059 | $58,485 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $71,004 | $64,762 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,977 | $64,216 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $71,535 | $66,774 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $73,012 | $62,502 |
Sussex County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Sussex County was $84,329 in 2021. Compared to the median Delaware family income, Sussex County median family income is $2,803 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Sussex County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Sussex County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Delaware | $87,132 | -4.47% | +1.72% |
| Sussex County | $84,329 | -3.53% | +8.84% |
Trends in Sussex County, DE Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Sussex is $84,329. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $87,635 and is now $3,306 (3.77%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Sussex County, Delaware, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Sussex County
| Date | US | Delaware | Sussex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,132 | $84,329 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $91,209 | $87,411 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $92,355 | $87,635 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $85,655 | $77,477 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $85,196 | $79,048 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $83,832 | $76,581 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $85,690 | $74,557 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $83,162 | $73,167 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $80,841 | $70,154 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $83,529 | $71,098 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $84,101 | $75,123 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $85,550 | $74,361 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $86,714 | $78,570 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $88,816 | $70,382 |
Sussex County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Sussex County was $40,239 in 2021. Compared to the median Delaware per capita income, Sussex County median per capita income is $1,442 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Sussex County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Sussex County Delaware
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Delaware | $38,797 | -2.01% | +6.56% |
| Sussex County | $40,239 | -0.72% | +11.51% |
Trends in Sussex County, DE Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Sussex is $40,239. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $40,531 and is now $292 (0.72%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Sussex County, Delaware, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Sussex County
| Date | US | Delaware | Sussex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,797 | $40,239 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $39,594 | $40,531 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $39,060 | $39,430 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,410 | $36,086 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $37,454 | $38,399 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,804 | $36,394 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $35,956 | $35,604 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $34,926 | $34,723 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $34,348 | $29,108 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $33,935 | $31,234 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,159 | $33,280 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $35,610 | $32,696 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $36,485 | $34,270 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $38,454 | $34,831 |
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