Essex
Essex has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,382. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.
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How many people live in Essex, Iowa?
Essex, Iowa has about 884 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Essex, Iowa?
The typical household in Essex, Iowa earns about $41,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Essex, Iowa expensive?
In Essex, Iowa, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.
How educated are people in Essex, Iowa?
About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Essex, Iowa?
About 5.5% of people in Essex, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
Has Essex, Iowa grown since 1990?
Yes, Essex, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024