Essex
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.
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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