Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 839,420 with a growth rate of 0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 3rd largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 745,469 and has seen a growth of 12.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Essex County includes 70.28% White, 12.08% other race, 4.15% Black or African American, 3.48% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.28%)
Other race (12.08%)
Two or more races (9.69%)
Black or African American (4.15%)
Asian (3.48%)
Native American (0.29%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 567,305 | 70.28% |
| Other race | 97,539 | 12.08% |
| Two or more races | 78,251 | 9.69% |
| Black or African American | 33,498 | 4.15% |
| Asian | 28,113 | 3.48% |
| Native American | 2,344 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 208 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Essex County's average per capita income is $61,731. Household income levels show a median of $99,431. The poverty rate stands at 9.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $152,121 | $189,978 |
| Families | $125,134 | $161,434 |
| Households | $99,431 | $136,127 |
| Non Families | $54,123 | $79,150 |
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