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Essex

Connecticut · 2,583 residents · 3.841 sq mi
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Essex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $567,400. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,583
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,573 in 2000
1990 – 2024
672 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
59.5
+21%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Essex
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$101,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$68,986
+33%since 2000
from $51,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$567,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
81.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
18.6% rent
5.6
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(2,394)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(97)
Asian1%(27)
Other5.1%(132)
Diversity Score23.3%(601)
23
+402%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

68.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
27.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
63.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
68.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
58.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
47.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.9%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Essex, Connecticut?

Essex, Connecticut has about 2,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Connecticut?

The typical household in Essex, Connecticut earns about $101,300 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 $567,400.

How educated are people in Essex, Connecticut?

About 68.8% 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 5.0% 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 79 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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