Sussex County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 12,504 people, 4,126 households, and 2,809 families residing in the county. The population density
was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 4,653 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 36.39% White
, 62.13% Black
or African American
, 0.13% Native American
, 0.12% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.54% from other races
, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,126 households out of which 28.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.00% were married couples
living together, 18.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.60% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 34.40% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 135.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,007, and the median income for a family was $36,739. Males had a median income of $29,307 versus $22,001 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,670. About 12.80% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 19.20% of those age 65 or over.
High School
Middle School
Elementary Schools
Charter/Tech
Detention Center
operates the Sussex I State Prison in unincorporated
Sussex County, near Waverly
. The center houses the male death row. On August 3, 1998, the male death row moved to its current location from the Mecklenburg Correctional Center
.
Census
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of 2000, there were 12,504 people, 4,126 households, and 2,809 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 4,653 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 36.39% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 62.13% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.54% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.82% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 4,126 households out of which 28.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 18.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county, the population was spread out with 19.60% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 34.40% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 135.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 142.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,007, and the median income for a family was $36,739. Males had a median income of $29,307 versus $22,001 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,670. About 12.80% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.30% of those under age 18 and 19.20% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Sussex County Public Schools operates public schools.High School
- Sussex Central High School
Middle School
- Sussex Central Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Ellen Warren Chambliss Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary School
Charter/Tech
- Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts And TechnologyAppomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts And TechnologyThe Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts And Technology is a public regional magnet high school in downtown Petersburg, Virginia....
- Rowanty Technical Center
Detention Center
Government and infrastructure
The Virginia Department of CorrectionsVirginia Department of Corrections
The Virginia Department of Corrections is the government agency responsible for operating prisons and correctional facilities for the US Commonwealth of Virginia. The agency is fully accredited by the American Correctional Association and is one of the oldest functioning correctional agencies in...
operates the Sussex I State Prison in unincorporated
Unincorporated area
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Sussex County, near Waverly
Waverly, Virginia
Waverly is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,309 at the 2000 census.-History:Popular legend has it that William Mahone , builder of the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad , and his cultured wife, Otelia Butler Mahone , traveled along the newly...
. The center houses the male death row. On August 3, 1998, the male death row moved to its current location from the Mecklenburg Correctional Center
Mecklenburg Correctional Center
Mecklenburg Correctional Center is a medium security prison operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections in unincorporated Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States, near Boydton. The facility serves as a reception and classification facility...
.
Towns
- JarrattJarratt, VirginiaJarratt is a town in Greensville and Sussex counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 589 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles , all land....
- Stony CreekStony Creek, VirginiaStony Creek is a town in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population was 202 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stony Creek is located at ....
- WakefieldWakefield, VirginiaWakefield is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,038 at the 2000 census.Wakefield is famous for being the "Peanut Capital of the World" and the location of the famous , as well as the site of Airfield Conference and 4-H Educational Center...
- WaverlyWaverly, VirginiaWaverly is an incorporated town in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. The population was 2,309 at the 2000 census.-History:Popular legend has it that William Mahone , builder of the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad , and his cultured wife, Otelia Butler Mahone , traveled along the newly...