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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex

Connecticut · 2,573 residents · 3.841 sq mi
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Essex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,763. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $326,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,573
+3%since 1990
from 2,504 in 1990
1990 – 2024
670 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 652 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
49.2
+13%since 1990
from 43.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Essex
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$78,763
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,426 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,928
+69%since 1990
from $30,792 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$326,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$748
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $820 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
19.3% rent
4.1
−30%since 1990
from 5.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,477)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(166)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(2,508)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score4.6%(119)
5
−30%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.6%
+26.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.5%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−10%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Connecticut?

Essex, Connecticut has about 2,573 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Connecticut?

The typical household in Essex, Connecticut earns about $78,763 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 $326,300, and the typical rent is about $748 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Connecticut?

About 63.6% 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 3.5% of people in Essex, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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