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Essex

Montana · 44 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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Essex has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2021, a loss of 28 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $350,000. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

44
−39%vs 2021
vs 72 in 2021
2020 – 2024
85 / sq mi
−39%vs 2021
vs 139 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
62.3
−4%vs 2021
vs 64.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
405263748620202024Essex
202482
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $46,875 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$36,287
−4%vs 2021
vs $37,628 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$350,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $362,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
59.3%
−40.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
40.7% rent
6.8
−12%vs 2021
vs 7.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
13.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
37.7%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
13.0%
−9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.9% in 2021
45.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.1% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
8.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex, Montana?

Essex, Montana has about 44 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Essex, Montana?

The typical household in Essex, Montana earns about $51,250 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 $350,000.

How educated are people in Essex, Montana?

About 45.9% 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 0.0% 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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