Economy & Jobs — Sussex County, New Jersey

Employment

Total Establishments3,175
Total Employees31,343
Avg Annual Employment38,360
Avg Annual Pay$58,693
Total Annual Wages$2,251,445,747
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,680,261
Unemployment Rate5.5%

Income

Median Household Income$111,094
Poverty Rate5.5%
IRS Returns75,680
Total AGI (thousands)$7,366,781
Average AGI per Return$97,341

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$918,710,882
Per Capita$6,370
Population Basis144,221

Agriculture

Total Farms291
Land in Farms (acres)63,233
Avg Farm Size (acres)217
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants113
Fast Food91
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks34