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Essex

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.059
State:
Massachusetts

Essex is a CDP located in Essex County, Massachusetts. Essex has a 2026 population of 1,845. Essex is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% 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 $161,250 with a poverty rate of 7.52%. The median age in Essex is 42.1 years: 46.1 years for males, and 38.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.5 males.

1.8K
Total Population
896
Density (mi²)
23 1.26%
Growth

Essex Population

Essex Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,845231.26%
20251,822241.33%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 46.1 years

Essex Adults

There are 1,224 adults, (215 of whom are seniors) in Essex.

Sex Ratio

Female: 877 (52%)
Male: 811 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Essex includes 97.33% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,64397.33%
Asian311.84%
Other race70.41%
Two or more races70.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White90.53%
Other race70.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,63496.8%
Asian311.84%
Two or more races70.41%

Essex Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Essex 's average per capita income is $79,048. Household income levels show a median of $161,250. The poverty rate stands at 7.52%.

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$198,381-
Families$197,955$221,897
Households$161,250$181,613
Non Families$58,750$72,454

$79,048

Average Income

$161,250

Median Household Income

7.52%

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)