Essex County, Vermont Population 2022
Essex County, Vermont's estimated population is 5,950 with a growth rate of -1.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County, Vermont is the 15th largest county in Vermont. The 2010 Population was 6,312 and has seen a growth of -5.74% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 1,479 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 3,087 | 1,608 | 108.72% |
| 1820 | 3,284 | 197 | 6.38% |
| 1830 | 3,981 | 697 | 21.22% |
| 1840 | 4,226 | 245 | 6.15% |
| 1850 | 4,650 | 424 | 10.03% |
| 1860 | 5,786 | 1,136 | 24.43% |
| 1870 | 6,811 | 1,025 | 17.72% |
| 1880 | 7,931 | 1,120 | 16.44% |
| 1890 | 9,511 | 1,580 | 19.92% |
| 1900 | 8,056 | -1,455 | -15.30% |
| 1910 | 7,384 | -672 | -8.34% |
| 1920 | 7,364 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 1930 | 7,067 | -297 | -4.03% |
| 1940 | 6,490 | -577 | -8.16% |
| 1950 | 6,257 | -233 | -3.59% |
| 1960 | 6,083 | -174 | -2.78% |
| 1970 | 5,416 | -667 | -10.96% |
| 1980 | 6,313 | 897 | 16.56% |
| 1990 | 6,405 | 92 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 6,312 | -93 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 6,324 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 6,224 | -100 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 6,193 | -31 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 6,154 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 6,193 | 39 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 6,224 | 31 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 6,184 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 6,234 | 50 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 6,163 | -71 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 6,092 | -71 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 6,021 | -71 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 5,950 | -71 | -1.18% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,938 | 96.10% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 2.38% |
Essex County, Vermont Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,882 | 2.14 | 83 |
| Married | 1,431 | 2.63 | 90.8 |
| Male | 103 | 3.03 | 88.3 |
| Female | 322 | 2.85 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 1,026 | 1.13 | 79.4 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 2.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 420 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,079 | 43.77% |
| Some College | 797 | 16.78% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 9.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 467 | 9.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 409 | 8.61% |
Essex County, Vermont Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 57 | 25 |
| White | 4,541 | 4,001 | 846 |
| Asian | 27 | 24 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 98 | 7 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | |
| Native American | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.15%.
$31,168
Average Earnings
$37,676
Average Male
$25,625
Average Female
Essex County, Vermont Language by Age
Essex County, Vermont Language
92.64% of Essex County, Vermont residents speak only English, while 7.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.15% of the population.
Essex County, Vermont Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46 | 46 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 27 | 6 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 13 | 15.12% |
| White | 5,854 | 801 | 13.68% |
| Other | 13 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 147 | 4 | 2.72% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.06%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Essex County, Vermont
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex County, Vermont is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex County, Vermont is Multiple, with 2.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.56%.
Essex County, Vermont Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Essex County, Vermont Married by Age and Sex
Essex County, Vermont Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Essex County, Vermont Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 11.15% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 25.00% |
Essex County, Vermont Veterans by Education
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.64%
Born in Essex County, Vermont
97.28%
Native Born
2.72%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.28% of Essex County, Vermont residents were born in the United States, with 35.64% having been born in Vermont. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990