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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex

Illinois · 554 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Essex is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,238. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $105,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

554
+18%since 1990
from 468 in 1990
1990 – 2025
238 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 201 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4125807479141K1990201020202024Essex
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,238
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,686
+56%since 1990
from $11,953 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,200
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
90.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.6% in 1990
9.5% rent
2.1
+23%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
−23%since 1990
from 33.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Illinois?

Essex, Illinois has about 554 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Illinois?

The typical household in Essex, Illinois earns about $50,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Illinois expensive?

In Essex, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Illinois?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Illinois?

About 5.8% of people in Essex, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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