Sussex County, county in Delaware, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 241,635 inhabitants. The county was created 341 years ago in 1683. Its county seat is Georgetown.
There are 3 city/town in Sussex County, DE. The largest city of Sussex County is Delmar with a population of 1,879. Other cities include, Dagsboro population 955 and Dewey Beach population 411
Along the southernmost coast of Delaware, Sussex County is home to beach towns and inland communities that each have their own charm. The lively resort city of Rehoboth Beach draws vacationers who enjoy strolling its mile-long boardwalk and surfside cuisine. Just south, the town of Lewes offers a historic downtown district with galleries, shops, and restaurants housed in Victorian buildings.
Inland towns like Georgetown and Greenwood still exude small-town tranquility with their quaint main streets flanked by antique shops and cafes. Nature lovers can immerse themselves in the great outdoors at Cape Henlopen State Park or Brecknock County Park. There they'll find hiking trails, fishing spots, and even a WWII lookout tower. From the sandy shores of its beaches to the cypress trees of its bays, Sussex County promises discoveries around every turn.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Dagsboro | Town of the United States | 955 |
Delmar | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States | 1,879 |
Dewey Beach | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States | 411 |