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Essex

Missouri · 472 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 $35,417. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $45,800. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−10%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,813 / 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
3424134855566271990201020202024Essex
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,444
+15%since 2000
from $14,345 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(460)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(22)
Diversity Score14.5%(68)
Diversity Score
14
+907%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Missouri?

Essex, Missouri has about 472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Missouri?

The typical household in Essex, Missouri earns about $35,417 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 $45,800, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Missouri?

About 2.5% 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 26.3% 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 64 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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