Sussex, NJ Demographics

A map of Sussex's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,704	1,576	79.4%	77.9%
Hispanic	257	284	12.0%	14.0%
Multiracial	139	84	6.5%	4.2%
Asian	33	26	1.5%	1.3%
Black	12	47	0.6%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Sussex, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,145, an increase from the 2,024 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sussex, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sussex has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sussex, that probability was 37.2% in 2020 and 35.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sussex is ranked the 445th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sussex was ranked the 460th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sussex's White Population

1,704 residents of Sussex, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sussex is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Sussex ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Sussex's population has increased from 77.9% to 79.4%.

Sussex is more White than neighboring Hamburg (57.3% White), Franklin (72.5% White), and Vernon Center (77.2% White). Sussex is less White than neighboring Unionville (82.9% White), and Vernon Valley (90.5% White).

Sussex's Black Population

12 residents of Sussex, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sussex is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Sussex ranks 413th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's Black population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Black residents' share of Sussex's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.6%.

Sussex is more Black than neighboring Vernon Valley (0% Black). Sussex is less Black than neighboring Hamburg (4% Black), Unionville (5.8% Black), and Vernon Center (1.7% Black).

Sussex's Asian Population

33 residents of Sussex, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sussex is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Sussex ranks 520th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Asian residents' share of Sussex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Sussex is more Asian than neighboring Franklin (0.1% Asian), Unionville (0% Asian), and Vernon Valley (0% Asian). Sussex is less Asian than neighboring Hamburg (3.6% Asian), and Vernon Center (1.7% Asian).

Sussex's Hispanic Population

257 residents of Sussex, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sussex is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Sussex ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sussex's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.0%.

Sussex is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville (7.3% Hispanic), and Vernon Valley (9% Hispanic). Sussex is less Hispanic than neighboring Hamburg (32.4% Hispanic), Franklin (21.3% Hispanic), and Vernon Center (19.4% Hispanic).

Sussex's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sussex, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sussex is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sussex ranks 548th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sussex's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sussex is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sussex's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Sussex, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sussex is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sussex ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sussex's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sussex's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.5%.

Sussex is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamburg (2.7% Multiracial), Franklin (4.2% Multiracial), Unionville (4% Multiracial), Vernon Center (0% Multiracial), and Vernon Valley (0.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.