Sussex Review

Of the 234,045 citizens living in Sussex County in 2021, 95.4% said they were only one race, while 4.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Sussex County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 79.3% or 185,671 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 11.2% and totaled 26,165 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sussex County is 0.4% lower than the state average, which stands at 5%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Sussex County.

	Estimated Total
White	185,671
African American	26,165
Multiracial	10,866
Some Other Race	7,216
Asian	3,050
American Indian or Alaska Native	967
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	110

Source: US Census Bureau