Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 36,640 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 56th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 39,359 and has seen a growth of -6.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Essex County includes 92.86% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.86%)
Two or more races (3.03%)
Black or African American (2.46%)
Other race (1.1%)
Asian (0.35%)
Native American (0.22%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,428 | 92.86% |
| Two or more races | 1,123 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 911 | 2.46% |
| Other race | 406 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Essex County's average per capita income is $45,575. Household income levels show a median of $70,215. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,735 | - |
| Families | $85,105 | $106,336 |
| Households | $70,215 | $92,245 |
| Non Families | $43,491 | $65,323 |
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