Essex township Population

2010–2026

1,850

2026 projection

0.9% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Essex township. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,850+30.16%
20251,847+30.16%
20241,844+50.27%
20231,839+20.11%
20221,837+50.27%
20211,832-20.11%
20201,834-1055.42%
20191,939-40.21%
20181,943+60.31%
20171,937+140.73%

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Essex township Demographics

42.3median age

Median age

Female41.3 yrs
Male43.1 yrs

Adults

1,448
340 seniors · 23%1,108 other adults

Sex

Female 48.9% · 907Male 51.1% · 949

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 19 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Essex township Income

$71,488median household income

Median household income

$71,488

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$52,454

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.6%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Essex township Marital Status

62% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married62%62%61%
Never married20%21%19%
Divorced13%13%12%
Widowed5%4%7%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201