Sussex East PUMA, DE

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2023 Population

124,124

2.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

60.7

1.34% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.7%

6.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$87,153

2.75% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$439,600

8.46% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

49,640

47.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sussex East PUMA, DE had a population of 124k people with a median age of 60.7 and a median household income of $87,153. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sussex East PUMA, DE grew from 121,063 to 124,124, a 2.53% increase and its median household income grew from $84,819 to $87,153, a 2.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sussex East PUMA, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.53%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%).

7.39% of the households in Sussex East PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Sussex East PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sussex East PUMA, DE are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (87 degrees awarded in 2022) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (30 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sussex East PUMA, DE was $439,600, and the homeownership rate was 87.7%.

Most people in Sussex East PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex East PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Sussex East PUMA, DE borders Kent PUMA, DE, Sussex West PUMA, DE, Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD, and Cape May & Atlantic (South Central) Counties--Ocean City & Somers Point City PUMA, NJ.

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Population & Diversity

Sussex East PUMA, DE is home to a population of 124k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.74% of Sussex East PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (7.13k people).

In 2023, there were 20.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Sussex East PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.57k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sussex East PUMA, DE are Spanish (5,108 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (341 households), and Russian (306 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,153

Women

51.8%

58,661

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 121,814 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Sussex East PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex East PUMA, DE was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sussex East PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex East PUMA, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 2.03k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.12k ± 729
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.57k ± 580

5.21%

Hispanic Population

6.47k people

5.21% of the people in Sussex East PUMA, DE are hispanic (6.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sussex East PUMA, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,543 ± 958 people
Mexico
1,010 ± 777 people
Haiti
963 ± 759 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sussex East PUMA, DE was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,543 Sussex East PUMA, DE residents, followed by Mexico with 1,010 and Haiti with 963.

Foreign-Born Population

5.74%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.13k people

5.04%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.1k people

As of 2023, 5.74% of Sussex East PUMA, DE residents (7.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex East PUMA, DE was 5.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sussex East PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,108 households (4.24%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
341 households (0.283%)
Russian
306 households (0.254%)

7.39% of the households in Sussex East PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sussex East PUMA, DE was Spanish. 4.24% of the households in Sussex East PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,469 ± 574
Gulf War (2001-)
1,130 ± 243
Korea
813 ± 276

Sussex East PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sussex East PUMA, DE employs 49.6k people. The largest industries in Sussex East PUMA, DE are Construction (4,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,660 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,461 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($195,391), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($195,338), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($165,087).

Males in Sussex East PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,161. The income inequality in Sussex East PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.5, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,792

Women

48.3%

48,978

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Sussex East PUMA, DE in 2020 was 94,770 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sussex East PUMA, DE.

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Occupations

49.6k

2022 Value

−47.9%

1 Year decline

± −47.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sussex East PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −47.9%, from 95.3k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex East PUMA, DE, are Registered nurses (1,532 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,484 people), and Retail salespersons (1,377 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex East PUMA, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.6k

2022 Value

−47.9%

1 Year decline

± −47.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sussex East PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −47.9%, from 95.3k employees to 49.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex East PUMA, DE, are Construction (4,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,660 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex East PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Sussex East PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,664

Median earning men ± $3,796

$41,694

Median earning women ± $2,031

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($112,157), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,000), and Wholesale Trade ($87,784).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($71,481), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,601), and Public Administration ($51,336).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sussex East PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sussex East PUMA, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Sussex East PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Sussex East PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sussex East PUMA, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Sussex East PUMA, DE awarded 117 degrees. The student population of Sussex East PUMA, DE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 129 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sussex East PUMA, DE are White (76 and 65%), followed by Black or African American (17 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 10.3%), and Two or More Races (11 and 9.4%).

The largest universities in Sussex East PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (87 and 74.4%) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (30 and 25.6%).

The most popular majors in Sussex East PUMA, DE are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (51 and 43.6%), Registered Nursing (30 and 25.6%), and General Cosmetology (20 and 17.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 133 students enrolled in Sussex East PUMA, DE, 3.01% men and 97% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 88 records, of which 97.7% were women and 2.27% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
30 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sussex East PUMA, DE was Registered Nursing with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sussex East PUMA, DE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
87 degrees awarded
Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology with 87 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sussex East PUMA, DE, which is 0.0541 times less than the 111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 76 degrees mean that there were 4.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($6,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.356% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.51% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sussex East PUMA, DE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Some college (19.5k), and Bachelors Degree (19.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sussex East PUMA, DE was $439,600 in 2023, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $405,300 to $439,600, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex East PUMA, DE is 87.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sussex East PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sussex East PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sussex East PUMA, DE is $87,153. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sussex East PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

Housing

Property

$439,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,083

$50,873

Median Property Taxes

±$1,617

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex East PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sussex East PUMA, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

87.7%

Homeownership

2023

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 87.7% of the housing units in Sussex East PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 87.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sussex East PUMA, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sussex East PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sussex East PUMA, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,153

Median Household Income

± $2,695

58k

Number of Households

± 1,685

In 2023, the median household income of the 58k households in Sussex East PUMA, DE grew to $87,153 from the previous year's value of $84,819.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex East PUMA, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.5

2022 Wage GINI in Sussex East PUMA, DE

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Sussex East PUMA, DE

In 2022, the income inequality in Sussex East PUMA, DE was 0.5 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.63% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sussex East PUMA, DE was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Sussex East PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sussex East PUMA, DE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Worked At Home (16.5%)
Carpooled (6.74%)

In 2023, 73.6% of workers in Sussex East PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.5%) and those who carpooled to work (6.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex East PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.71% of the workforce in Sussex East PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sussex East PUMA, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sussex East PUMA, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sussex East PUMA, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex East PUMA, DE (9.52k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sussex East PUMA, DE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Sussex East PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 30% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1323 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2167 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,323 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 13% under 18 years, 10.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 40.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.41%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

30%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex East PUMA, DE declined by 5.43% from 4.66% to 4.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sussex East PUMA, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.