Sussex County is a county located in the U.S. state of Delaware. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 156,638 people, with a population density of about 166.99 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 938.00 square miles (2,429.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Georgetown, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Milford.
Geographically, Sussex County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Delmar 55 ft and its lowest point at Fenwick Island 4 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.