This is a 3.6 percent rise in Sussex County’s population, from 238,912 in 2020 to 247,527 in 2021.
Sussex County had the second largest population in Delaware in 2021.
The US Census Bureau found more than 73 percent of counties in the US saw a natural decrease in population in 2021. This is up from a 55.5 percent increase in 2020.
The Midwest suffered the most sustained population decreases, with many counties along the US East Coast and through the Rocky Mountains seeing increases.
The US population continues to grow, though at a slower rate than before.
Delaware Counties By Population Change from 2020 to 2021
| County | 2020 Estimated Population | 2021 Estimated Population | % Change in Population From Year to Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 238,912 | 247,527 | 3.6% |
| Kent County | 182,256 | 184,149 | 1% |
| New Castle County | 570,718 | 571,708 | 0.2% |
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