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Essex

Montana · 82 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Essex has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has grown 44% since 2023. Median home value is $316,700. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

82
+44%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2020 – 2024
158 / sq mi
+44%since 2023
from 110 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.6
−12%since 2023
from 63.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
405263748620202024Essex
202482
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,250
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,393 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$43,222
−18%since 2023
from $52,663 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.407
+2%since 2023
from 0.400 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$316,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $329,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
56.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
5.3
+17%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(40)
49
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
16.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
37.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
52.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Essex, Montana?

Essex, Montana has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Montana?

The typical household in Essex, Montana earns about $60,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex, Montana expensive?

In Essex, Montana, the median home is worth about $316,700.

How educated are people in Essex, Montana?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Essex, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex, Montana?

About 4.9% of people in Essex, Montana 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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