Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 10,813 with a growth rate of 0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 114th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 11,145 and has seen a growth of -2.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Essex County includes 55.88% White, 37.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (55.88%)
Black or African American (37.5%)
Two or more races (5.08%)
Other race (0.81%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,925 | 55.88% |
| Black or African American | 3,976 | 37.5% |
| Two or more races | 539 | 5.08% |
| Other race | 86 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Essex County's average per capita income is $47,443. Household income levels show a median of $56,481. The poverty rate stands at 15.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,835 | - |
| Families | $73,065 | $92,775 |
| Households | $56,481 | $75,330 |
| Non Families | $29,293 | $44,695 |
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