Essex
Essex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,978. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $97,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maryland median.
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How many people live in Essex, Maryland?
Essex, Maryland has about 39,078 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Essex, Maryland?
The typical household in Essex, Maryland earns about $34,978 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.
How educated are people in Essex, Maryland?
About 7.8% 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 12.2% of people in Essex, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
Has Essex, Maryland grown since 1990?
Yes, Essex, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,794 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024