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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Essex

Maryland · 40,872 residents · 9.26 sq mi
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Essex has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $27,486. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $76,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

40,872
+5%vs 2000
vs 39,078 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4,414 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 4,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Essex
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,486
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,978 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,706
−28%vs 2000
vs $17,550 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$76,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$413
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $509 in 2000
US average: $450
49.5%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.1% in 2000
50.5% rent
2.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(28,734)
Black20.7%(8,106)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(884)
Asian1.2%(457)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(18,947)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(36,786)
Black8.4%(3,438)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(435)
Asian0.7%(286)
Other0.9%(362)
Diversity Score25%(10,206)
25
−49%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.3%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Maryland?

Essex, Maryland has about 40,872 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Maryland?

The typical household in Essex, Maryland earns about $27,486 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Maryland expensive?

In Essex, Maryland, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Maryland?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Maryland?

About 13.1% of people in Essex, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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