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Essex

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.26
State:
Maryland

Essex is a CDP located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Essex has a 2026 population of 40,995. Essex is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Essex is $67,168 with a poverty rate of 12.64%. The median age in Essex is 41.8 years: 39.2 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.0 males.

41K
Total Population
4,427
Density (mi²)
108 0.26%
Growth

Essex Population

Essex Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202640,9951080.26%
202540,8871090.27%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 39.2 years

Essex Adults

There are 31,732 adults, (7,311 of whom are seniors) in Essex.

Sex Ratio

Female: 21,590 (53.2%)
Male: 18,990 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Essex includes 55.89% White, 29.73% Black or African American, 3.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,67955.89%
Black or African American12,06429.73%
Two or more races3,6849.08%
Other race1,4853.66%
Asian6031.49%
Native American650.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race9762.41%
Two or more races8722.15%
White4641.14%
Black or African American1980.49%
Native American130.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,21554.74%
Black or African American11,86629.24%
Two or more races2,8126.93%
Asian6031.49%
Other race5091.25%
Native American520.13%

Essex Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Essex 's average per capita income is $50,311. Household income levels show a median of $67,168. The poverty rate stands at 12.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$113,805-
Families$85,901$105,953
Households$67,168$87,915
Non Families$40,821$50,869

$50,311

Average Income

$67,168

Median Household Income

12.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)