Sussex is a somewhat small village located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 11,819 people and four associated neighborhoods, Sussex is the 83rd largest community in Wisconsin. Sussex real estate is some of the most expensive in Wisconsin, although Sussex house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Sussex is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 85.68% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Sussex is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Sussex who work in management occupations (14.95%), office and administrative support (12.62%), and sales jobs (11.81%). Also of interest is that Sussex has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.20% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Sussex is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Sussex’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.Sussex is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.66% of adults in Sussex have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Sussex in 2022 was $49,117, which is wealthy relative to Wisconsin and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $196,468 for a family of four. Sussex is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Sussex home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sussex residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Sussex include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English. The most common language spoken in Sussex is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and German/Yiddish.
