Sussex, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sussex, Wisconsin
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Sign in front of Sussex civic center
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Location of Sussex in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.02 sq mi (20.77 km2) |
| • Land | 7.97 sq mi (20.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,487 |
| • Density | 1,378.31/sq mi (532.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
53089
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-78750 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575137 |
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Sussex is a village located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's about 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Milwaukee. The village is 7.24 square miles (18.75 km²) in size. In 2020, about 11,487 people lived there. Sussex is part of the larger Milwaukee area.
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History of Sussex
How Sussex Was Founded
Sussex was started in 1843 by two men from England. George Elliott, a bricklayer, came from a place called Beckley in East Sussex. Richard Cooling, a blacksmith, was from Dorset. They helped create this new community.
Becoming an Official Village
Sussex officially became a village on September 12, 1924. At that time, it had 387 people. The people voted on August 19, 1924, to become a village. Most people voted "yes." Frank Grogan was the first president of the village.
Geography and Nature
Where is Sussex Located?
Sussex covers about 7.62 square miles (19.74 km²). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. It's a nice place to live with open spaces.
The Bugline Trail
A cool feature in Sussex is the Bugline Trail. This is a paved path that used to be a railroad line. It runs right through the village and is 15.6 miles (25.1 km) long. People can use it for walking, biking, and running.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Sussex?
The number of people living in Sussex has grown a lot over the years.
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| 1880 | 131 | — | |
| 1930 | 496 | — | |
| 1940 | 548 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 679 | 23.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,087 | 60.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,758 | 153.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,482 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,039 | 44.7% | |
| 2000 | 8,828 | 75.2% | |
| 2010 | 10,518 | 19.1% | |
| 2020 | 11,487 | 9.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 10,518 people living in Sussex. The village had 4,039 households. Many families lived there, with about 39.8% of households having children under 18. The average age of people in Sussex was 37.5 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Major Businesses in Sussex
Sussex is home to the main office of Quad/Graphics. This is a big company that does printing and other media services. In the past, Kraft Foods had a factory in Sussex that made Tombstone and DiGiorno pizzas. That factory closed in 2007.
Education and Learning
Schools in Sussex
The Hamilton School District serves the children of Sussex. This district has several schools:
- A preschool
- Four elementary schools
- An intermediate school for 5th and 6th graders
- A middle school for 7th and 8th graders
- Hamilton High School
Libraries and History
Sussex also has the Pauline Haass Public Library. This library is part of a larger system called the Bridges Library System. For those interested in local history, the Sussex-Lisbon Area Historium is located in the Sussex Civic Center.
Famous People from Sussex
Some notable people have connections to Sussex:
- William H. Edwards was a state legislator who served many terms.
- Kellyn Taylor is a long-distance runner.
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. is an NBA basketball player who graduated from Sussex Hamilton High School.
Media and Radio
Sussex has a radio station, WSJP 1640 AM. It broadcasts content from Relevant Radio.
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