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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex Junction

Vermont · 8,591 residents · 4.569 sq mi
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Essex Junction is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,444. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $133,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,591
+2%since 1990
from 8,396 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,880 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,838 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Essex Junction
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,444
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,142
+45%since 1990
from $16,597 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $116,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$693
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $570 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
28.9% rent
2.5
−14%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(8,155)
Black0.7%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(160)
Asian1.7%(143)
Diversity Score11.4%(953)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(8,139)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(98)
Asian2.4%(202)
Diversity Score10.2%(878)
10
−10%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex Junction, Vermont?

Essex Junction, Vermont has about 8,591 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex Junction, Vermont?

The typical household in Essex Junction, Vermont earns about $53,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex Junction, Vermont expensive?

In Essex Junction, Vermont, the median home is worth about $133,100, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Essex Junction, Vermont?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Essex Junction, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex Junction, Vermont?

About 2.9% of people in Essex Junction, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex Junction, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex Junction, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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