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Essex

Montana · 82 residents · 0.52 sq mi
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With 82 people, Essex is a city in Montana. At a median age of 55.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Growth has run 44% since 2023, or 25 more people. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 4.9%, under the national 12.5%.

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
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Population, 20202024
405263748620202024Essex
202482
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2415.9%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.4%(11)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6436.6%(30)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.9%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
1.91 people
+10%since 2023
from 1.73 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
49
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican15.9%(13)
Ancestry
German28%(23)
Irish19.5%(16)
English17.1%(14)
British6.1%(5)
Italian4.9%(4)
Greek2.4%(2)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.0%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
93.9%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.4%(6)
Married66.7%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.9%(7)
Women 15+
Never married62.8%(27)
Married37.2%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
45.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
40.2%
US average: 13.8%
25.6%
US average: 18.4%
9.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
85.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
25.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

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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