Sussex West PUMA, DE

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2024 Population

125,865

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.2

1.52% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.1%

8.6% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,679

4.31% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$286,600

8.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

54,560

1.99% 1-year growth

About

17.8% of the households in Sussex West 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.

93.4% of the residents in Sussex West PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Sussex West PUMA, DE was $286,600, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

Most people in Sussex West PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sussex West PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Sussex West PUMA, DE borders Kent PUMA, DE, Sussex East PUMA, DE, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester & Kent Counties PUMA, MD, and Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset Counties--Salisbury City PUMA, MD.

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Population & Diversity

Sussex West PUMA, DE is home to a population of 126k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.3% of Sussex West PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (13k people).

In 2024, there were 3.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.3k people) in Sussex West PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.67k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Sussex West PUMA, DE are Spanish (16,452 households), Haitian (1,700 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (302 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,190

Women

50.4%

62,238

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 125,428 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

93.4%

2024 Citizenship

93.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.4% of Sussex West PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sussex West PUMA, DE was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sussex West PUMA, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.3k ± 2.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.5k ± 994
Other (Hispanic)
8.67k ± 1.19k

17.1%

Hispanic Population

21.5k people

17.1% of the people in Sussex West PUMA, DE are hispanic (21.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sussex West PUMA, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
4,070 ± 1,541 people
Mexico
2,104 ± 1,117 people
Haiti
1,549 ± 960 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sussex West PUMA, DE was Guatemala, the natal country of 4,070 Sussex West PUMA, DE residents, followed by Mexico with 2,104 and Haiti with 1,549.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

13k people

11.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.7k people

As of 2024, 10.3% of Sussex West PUMA, DE residents (13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sussex West PUMA, DE was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,452 households (14%)
Haitian
1,700 households (1.45%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
302 households (0.257%)

17.8% of the households in Sussex West PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sussex West PUMA, DE was Spanish. 14% of the households in Sussex West 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
2,837 ± 447
Gulf War (2001-)
1,654 ± 340
Gulf War (1990s)
879 ± 235

Sussex West PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sussex West PUMA, DE.

Health

90.8% of the population of Sussex West PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,356 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.23%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sussex West PUMA, DE declined by 3.2% from 9.53% to 9.23%.

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

Economy

The economy of Sussex West PUMA, DE employs 54.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sussex West PUMA, DE were Construction (4,975 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,576 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,362 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($147,147), Not specified retail trade ($147,035), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($144,393).

Males in Sussex West PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,636. The income inequality in Sussex West PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,086

Women

47.8%

28,474

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Sussex West PUMA, DE in 2024 was 54,560 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

54.6k

2024 Value

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 1.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sussex West PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 53.5k employees to 54.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sussex West PUMA, DE, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,658 people), Retail salespersons (1,618 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,555 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sussex West PUMA, DE.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

54.6k

2024 Value

1.99%

1 Year growth

± 1.99%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sussex West PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 53.5k employees to 54.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sussex West PUMA, DE, are Construction (4,975 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,576 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,362 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sussex West PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Sussex West PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,081

Median earning men ± $1,616

$35,772

Median earning women ± $1,420

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,369), Information ($67,321), and Public Administration ($63,842).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,229), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,419), and Information ($44,775).

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 West 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 West 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

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

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 West PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Sussex West 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 West PUMA, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.717% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.58% 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 West PUMA, DE in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Some college (18.5k), and Secondary Education (15.2k).

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 West PUMA, DE was $286,600 in 2024, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $263,000 to $286,600, a 8.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Sussex West PUMA, DE is 74%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sussex West PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sussex West PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$286,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,702

$34,448

Median Property Taxes

±$1,444

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 West PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

74%

Homeownership

2024

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74% of the housing units in Sussex West PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$69,679

Median Household Income

± $2,946

46.6k

Number of Households

± 1,795

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Sussex West PUMA, DE grew to $69,679 from the previous year's value of $66,803.

The following chart displays the households in Sussex West 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

0.429

2024 Wage GINI in Sussex West PUMA, DE

0.439

2023 Wage GINI in Sussex West PUMA, DE

In 2024, the income inequality in Sussex West PUMA, DE was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sussex West PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sussex West PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (9.11%)
Worked At Home (7.9%)

In 2024, 80% of workers in Sussex West PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.11%) and those who worked at home (7.9%).

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

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sussex West PUMA, DE have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.69% of the workforce in Sussex West PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sussex West 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 West 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 West PUMA, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sussex West PUMA, DE (17.3k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.