Essex township is located in Kankakee County, Illinois. Essex township has a 2025 population of 540. Essex township is currently declining at a rate of -2% annually and its population has decreased by -6.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 579 in 2020.
The average household income in Essex township is $89,362 with a poverty rate of 5.63%.The median age in Essex township is 49.3 years: 49.2 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Essex township includes 93.1% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 513 | 93.1% |
Asian | 14 | 2.54% |
Black or African American | 12 | 2.18% |
Other race | 8 | 1.45% |
Two or more races | 4 | 0.73% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Essex township's average per capita income is $48,382. Household income levels show a median of $49,583. The poverty rate stands at 5.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $81,071 | - |
Families | $61,250 | $111,737 |
Households | $49,583 | $89,362 |
Non Families | $29,500 | $40,785 |
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