Virginia

Sussex

10,829
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Sussex

Sussex, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 10,549. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 10,829.

Its recorded population peaked at 13,664 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Blackwater Creek (Isle of Wight County), Wilson-Kautz Raid (Weldon Railroad), Wilson-Kautz Cavalry Raid – Stony Creek Depot, and 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202010,829
201012,087
200012,504
199010,248
198010,874
197011,464
196012,411
195012,785
194012,485
193012,100
192012,834
191013,664
190012,082
189011,100
188010,062
18707,885
186010,175
18509,820
184011,229
183012,720
182011,884
181011,362
180011,062
179010,549
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Sussex

Military engagements that took place in Sussex, Virginia.

Skirmish at Blackwater Creek (Isle of Wight County)
1862
Wilson-Kautz Raid (Weldon Railroad)
1864
Wilson-Kautz Cavalry Raid – Stony Creek Depot
1864
Battle of Sappony Church (Sussex County, 1864)
1864
Stony Creek Depot Raid
1864
Engagement at Stony Creek Depot
1864
Wilson-Kautz Raid: Stony Creek Station (1864)
1864
Battle of Stony Creek Depot
1864
Wilson-Kautz Raid — Sappony Church
1864

Historic places in Sussex

National Register of Historic Places listings in Sussex, Virginia.

Sussex County Courthouse Historic District
Sussex
Fortsville
Grizzard
Glenview
Stony Creek
Carpenter, Miles B., House
Waverly
Nottoway Archeological Site (44SX6, 44SX7, 44SX98, 44SX162)
Stony Creek
Waverly Downtown Historic District
Waverly
Hunting Quarter
Waverly
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Frequently asked about Sussex

When does Sussex first appear in the US census?
Sussex, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 10,549.
What is the population of Sussex?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Sussex had a recorded population of 10,829.
When did Sussex's population peak?
Sussex's recorded population peaked at 13,664 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Sussex?
9 documented military engagements took place in Sussex, including Skirmish at Blackwater Creek (Isle of Wight County), Wilson-Kautz Raid (Weldon Railroad), Wilson-Kautz Cavalry Raid – Stony Creek Depot.
How many historic places are in Sussex?
10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Sussex, Virginia.
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