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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Essex

Connecticut · 2,504 residents · 3.841 sq mi
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Essex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $282,100. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,504
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,573 in 2000
1990 – 2024
652 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 49.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Essex
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,426
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,763 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,792
−41%vs 2000
vs $51,928 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$282,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $326,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$820
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $748 in 2000
US average: $450
73.3%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
5.9
+44%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,508)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(119)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,477)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(14)
Diversity Score6.6%(166)
7
+43%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.8%
−26.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.2%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.7%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Essex, Connecticut?

Essex, Connecticut has about 2,504 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Connecticut?

The typical household in Essex, Connecticut earns about $47,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Connecticut expensive?

In Essex, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $282,100, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Connecticut?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Connecticut?

About 3.6% of people in Essex, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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