The Town FilesSussex County, Delaware
255,626 people. The median home is worth $382,600 (typical Delaware town: $302,450) and the median household earns $81,497.
Towns in Sussex County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 11,190 | $296,900 | $59,464 | 41.9 |
| Seaford | 7,957 | $224,300 | $54,016 | 41.1 |
| Georgetown | 7,134 | $281,400 | $49,719 | 35.4 |
| Millsboro | 6,863 | $332,600 | $78,707 | 39.5 |
| Laurel | 3,865 | $230,300 | $48,644 | 33.0 |
| Lewes | 3,303 | $826,100 | $96,393 | 67.2 |
| Milton | 3,291 | $407,000 | $80,875 | 52.6 |
| Long Neck | 3,017 | $187,600 | $56,745 | 67.1 |
| Selbyville | 2,878 | $432,900 | $75,592 | 50.3 |
| Ocean View | 2,636 | $514,200 | $91,500 | 66.1 |
| Bridgeville | 2,568 | $400,900 | $64,879 | 62.6 |
People and housing
| Sussex County | Typical Delaware town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,600 | $302,450 |
| Median rent | $1,238 | $1,342 |
| Median household income | $81,497 | $78,707 |
| Median age | 51.9 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.0% | 32.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 8.4% |
Jobs and pay
94,273 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,078 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 2,069 storm events in Sussex County from 1996 to 2026, with 15 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sussex County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4916: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4526: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3449: Covid-19 |
| March 16, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4265: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 16, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4090: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3357: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).