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Essex

Missouri · 403 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Essex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,036. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
403
−23%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3424134855566271990201020202024Essex
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,036
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,980
+67%since 2000
from $14,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Essex on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score5.2%(21)
Diversity Score
5
+261%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Missouri?

Essex, Missouri has about 403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Missouri?

The typical household in Essex, Missouri earns about $53,036 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Essex, Missouri?

About 5.2% 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 15.3% 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 133 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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