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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex

Missouri · 524 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Essex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,036. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $35,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

524
−2%since 1990
from 536 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,813 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,855 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+11%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3424134855566271990201020202024Essex
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,036
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,423 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,345
+80%since 1990
from $7,962 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
−10.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$368
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.3
−8%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.4%
+14.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.1 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, Missouri?

Essex, Missouri has about 524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex, Missouri?

The typical household in Essex, Missouri earns about $28,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Missouri expensive?

In Essex, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Missouri?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Missouri?

About 12.0% of people in Essex, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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