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Essex

Illinois · 802 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Essex is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,735. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
+45%since 2000
from 554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4125807479141K1990201020202024Essex
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,735
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,043
+34%since 2000
from $18,686 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(771)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score8.5%(68)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Illinois?

Essex, Illinois has about 802 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Illinois?

The typical household in Essex, Illinois earns about $75,735 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 $172,100, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Illinois?

About 12.7% 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 4.5% 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 334 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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