Demographics & People — Sussex, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,795 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
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| Median Age | 39.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,679 |
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| Family Households | 3,073 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2057 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,299 |
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| Black or African American | 160 |
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| Asian | 945 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 204 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,234 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,720 |
| Irish | 1,364 |
| Polish | 1,335 |
| Other groups | 1,114 |
| Italian | 707 |
| English | 610 |
| Norwegian | 498 |
| Dutch | 307 |
| French (except Basque) | 276 |
Language
| English Only | 10,450 |
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| Spanish | 43 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,175 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 315 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,561 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sussex, Wisconsin.
