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Essex

Massachusetts · 1,426 residents · 2.059 sq mi
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Essex is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,039. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $260,200. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,426
−9%since 1990
from 1,574 in 1990
1990 – 2024
693 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 764 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
−1%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Essex
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,039
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,196 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$31,255
+54%since 1990
from $20,328 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$260,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $205,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$686
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $564 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
33.2% rent
5.0
+20%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,558)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,398)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score3.7%(52)
4
−24%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 84.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.9 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, Massachusetts?

Essex, Massachusetts has about 1,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Essex, Massachusetts earns about $52,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Massachusetts expensive?

In Essex, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $260,200, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Massachusetts?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Massachusetts?

About 5.7% of people in Essex, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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