Sussex County, DE

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2019 Population

224,384

2.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tom Carper

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Representative

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

49.6

1.22% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

11.3%

3.45% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$63,162

3.79% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$258,600

3.9% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

99,317

1.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Sussex County, DE had a population of 224k people with a median age of 49.6 and a median household income of $63,162. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Sussex County, DE grew from 219,540 to 224,384, a 2.21% increase and its median household income grew from $60,853 to $63,162, a 3.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (75%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.09%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.57%). 0% of the households in Sussex County, DE speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.8% of the residents in Sussex County, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sussex County, DE are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (37 degrees awarded in 2019) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (21 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Sussex County, DE was $258,600, and the homeownership rate was 80.3%. Most people in Sussex County, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex County, DE was 2 cars per household.

Sussex County, DE borders Kent County, DE, Caroline County, MD, Dorchester County, MD, Wicomico County, MD, Worcester County, MD, and Cape May County, NJ.

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Diversity

Sussex County, DE is home to a population of 224k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.41% of Sussex County, DE residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2019, there were 6.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (168k people) in Sussex County, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 15.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex County, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
168k ± 312
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 575
White (Hispanic)
15.9k ± 848

9.17%

Hispanic Population

20.6k people

9.17% of the people in Sussex County, DE are hispanic (20.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.41%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

7.15%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

As of 2019, 7.41% of Sussex County, DE residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex County, DE was 7.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Sussex County, DE was 49.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 51, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Sussex County, DE are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Sussex County, DE residents was 49.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,576 ± 3,133 people
India
11,316 ± 2,596 people
China
5,632 ± 1,837 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 16,576 Delaware residents, followed by India with 11,316 and China with 5,632.

Citizenship

95.8%

2019 Citizenship

95.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.8% of Sussex County, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex County, DE was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,358 ± 469
Gulf War (1990s)
1,624 ± 249
Korea
1,602 ± 221

Sussex County, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.15 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Delaware. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Delaware, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Delaware. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Delaware across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Sussex County, DE is $63,162. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Sussex County, DE was Census Tract 511.01 with a value of $128,750, followed by Census Tract 511.03 and Census Tract 511.02, with respective values of $104,010 and $101,389.

Males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,558. The income inequality in Delaware (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sussex County, DE employs 99.3k people. The largest industries in Sussex County, DE are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,537 people), Retail Trade (13,165 people), and Construction (9,750 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($64,448), Utilities ($60,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,395).

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,162

2019 value

± $1,246

3.79%

1 Year Growth

± 2.71%

Households in Sussex County, DE have a median annual income of $63,162, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,853 in 2018, which represents a 3.79% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sussex County, DE compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

$69,792

Average Male Salary in Delaware

± $3,969

$55,558

Average Female Salary in Delaware

± $2,960

In 2019, full-time male employees in Delaware made 1.26 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Delaware by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Delaware

Asian
$75,832 ± $15,047
White
$56,704 ± $2,749
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,209 ± $58,034

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Delaware workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.34 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Delaware.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Delaware by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sussex County, DE is from Delaware.

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2019, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.29% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 511.01
Census Tract 511.03
Census Tract 511.02

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sussex County, DE was Census Tract 511.01 with a value of $128,750, followed by Census Tract 511.03 and Census Tract 511.02, with respective values of $104,010 and $101,389.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex County, DE (24.9k out of 221k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
16,956 ± 915
Black
5,490 ± 621
Hispanic
5,378 ± 516

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sussex County, DE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

99.3k

2019 Value

± 2,196

1.84%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sussex County, DE grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 97.5k employees to 99.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex County, DE, are Sales & Related Occupations (12,127 people), Management Occupations (11,188 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,698 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex County, DE.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sussex County, DE, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (12,127 people), Management Occupations (11,188 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,698 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sussex County, DE has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1.5 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.34 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.33 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sussex County, DE, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($80,750), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,284), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($68,271).

Industries

Employment by Industries

99.3k

2019 Value

± 2,196

1.84%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Sussex County, DE grew at a rate of 1.84%, from 97.5k employees to 99.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex County, DE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,537 people), Retail Trade (13,165 people), and Construction (9,750 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex County, DE, though some of these residents may live in Sussex County, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sussex County, DE, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,537 people), Retail Trade (13,165 people), and Construction (9,750 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sussex County, DE has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.06 times higher than expected), Construction (1.5 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sussex County, DE, by median earnings, are Information ($64,448), Utilities ($60,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,395).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Delaware product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $11B, followed by Gasoline ($6.39B) and Crude petroleum ($4.17B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Delaware products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Delaware.

$53B

2018 Value in Delaware

$112B

Projected 2045 Value in Delaware

111% growth

In 2018, total outbound Delaware trade was $53B. This is expected to increase 111% to $112B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Delaware trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Most Common Trade Partners

Maryland
$4.56B
Pennsylvania
$4.18B
Ohio
$3.81B

In 2018, the top outbound Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Maryland with $4.56B, followed by Pennsylvania with $4.18B and Ohio and $3.81B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Delaware shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Sussex County, DE went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.1%), followed by Other (3.83%). The most partisan county was New Castle County, DE with 62.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons 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 County, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.1%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (3.83%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Donald J. Trump with 59.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (37.1%), followed by Other (3.83%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Delaware.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Sussex County, DE

59.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Delaware

New Castle County, DE
62.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Sussex County, DE
59.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Kent County, DE
49.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Delaware was New Castle County, DE with 62.1% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Delaware colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Delaware

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

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.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons 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 Representatives from Sussex County, DE

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Sussex County, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (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 County, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Sussex County, DE awarded 58 degrees. The student population of Sussex County, DE is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 124 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sussex County, DE are White (42 and 72.4%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 6.9%), and Two or More Races (4 and 6.9%).

The largest universities in Sussex County, DE by number of degrees awarded are Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (37 and 63.8%) and Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center (21 and 36.2%).

The most popular majors in Sussex County, DE are Registered Nursing (21 and 36.2%), General Cosmetology (19 and 32.8%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (16 and 27.6%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
21 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sussex County, DE was Registered Nursing with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sussex County, DE according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

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

In 2019, the Sussex County, DE institution with the largest number of graduating students was Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology with 37 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sussex County, DE, which is 0.0741 times less than the 54 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Sussex County, DE by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sussex County, DE was White students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 5.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sussex County, DE was $258,600 in 2019, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $248,900 to $258,600, a 3.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex County, DE is 80.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Sussex County, DE have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sussex County, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$258,600

2019 Median

± $4,218

$248,900

2018 Median

± $3,628

In 2019, the median property value in Sussex County, DE grew to to $258,600 from the previous year's value of $248,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sussex County, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County, DE the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$63,162

Median Household Income

± $1,246

91.7k

Number of Households

± 1,939

In 2019, the median household income of the 91.7k households in Sussex County, DE grew to $63,162 from the previous year's value of $60,853.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex County, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sussex County, DE distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sussex County, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

80.3%

2019 Homeownership

79.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 80.3% of the housing units in Sussex County, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sussex County, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex County, DE have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.21% of the workforce in Sussex County, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (7.21%)
Worked At Home (7.18%)

In 2019, 83.1% of workers in Sussex County, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.21%) and those who worked at home (7.18%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

93.3% of the population of Sussex County, DE has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Delaware was $10,254 in 2014. This is a 5% increase from the previous year ($9,766).

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see 1615 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.373% increase from the previous year (1609 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4109 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 506 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kent County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.9%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,615 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sussex County, DE

Primary care physicians in Sussex County, DE see an average of 1,615 patients per year. This represents a 0.373% increase from the previous year (1,609 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$10,254

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Delaware

$4,806

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,921

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,460

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Delaware (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5%, from $9,766 to $10,254.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.69%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

20.4%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex County, DE declined by 5.33% from 7.07% to 6.69%.

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