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Essex Junction

Vermont · 9,271 residents · 4.569 sq mi
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Essex Junction is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,271
+8%since 2000
from 8,591 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,029 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Essex Junction
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,650
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,032
+33%since 2000
from $24,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(8,139)
Black0.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(98)
Asian2.4%(202)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(878)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(8,371)
Black1.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino2%(187)
Asian3.9%(357)
Other1.2%(114)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,912)
Diversity Score
21
+102%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex Junction, Vermont?

Essex Junction, Vermont has about 9,271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Essex Junction, Vermont earns about $60,650 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 $241,700, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Essex Junction, Vermont?

About 42.9% 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 5.3% 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 875 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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