Essex township is located in Clinton County, Michigan. Essex township has a 2026 population of 1,844. Essex township is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,831 in 2020.
The median household income in Essex township is $71,488 with a poverty rate of 16.65%. The median age in Essex township is 42.3 years: 43.1 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 43.1 years
There are 1,448 adults, (340 of whom are seniors) in Essex township.
Female: 907 (48.9%)
Male: 949 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Essex township includes 95.15% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,766 | 95.15% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.16% |
Essex township 's average per capita income is $52,454. Household income levels show a median of $71,488. The poverty rate stands at 16.65%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,125 | - |
| Families | $82,000 | $94,934 |
| Households | $71,488 | $84,801 |
| Non Families | $46,042 | $51,529 |
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