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Essex County

New York · 38,851 residents · 1,794.122 sq mi
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Essex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,823. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,851
+5%since 1990
from 37,152 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.4
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Essex County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,823
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,002 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,194
+60%since 1990
from $11,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(35,632)
Black2.8%(1,028)
Hispanic / Latino2%(737)
Asian0.4%(146)
Diversity Score14.3%(5,312)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(36,346)
Black2.6%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(851)
Asian0.4%(159)
Diversity Score12.8%(4,954)
Diversity Score
13
−11%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Essex County to nearby counties

ESSEX COUNTY VS
Addison County
Income$89,639+157%
Home value$361,200+370%
Population38,048+4%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
Warren County
Income$78,442+125%
Home value$267,400+248%
Population65,020+78%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$65,151+87%
Home value$145,400+89%
Population46,500+28%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
Chittenden County
Income$96,759+178%
Home value$439,200+472%
Population169,115+364%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex County, New York?

Essex County, New York has about 38,851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex County, New York?

The typical household in Essex County, New York earns about $34,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex County, New York expensive?

In Essex County, New York, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Essex County, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Essex County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex County, New York?

About 11.6% of people in Essex County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,699 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 9605.02Census Tract 9610.02Census Tract 9612.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9605.01Census Tract 9611Census Tract 9609.02Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9613Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9612.01Census Tract 9614Census Tract 9609.01Census Tract 9610.01Census Tract 9604.02Census Tract 9604.01
29 ZIP codes
ZIP 12946ZIP 12883ZIP 12944ZIP 12928ZIP 12993ZIP 12996ZIP 12870ZIP 12974ZIP 12941ZIP 12932ZIP 12956ZIP 12997ZIP 12977ZIP 12960ZIP 12936ZIP 12950ZIP 12857ZIP 12852ZIP 12942ZIP 12998ZIP 12851ZIP 12943ZIP 12855ZIP 12987ZIP 12858ZIP 12975ZIP 12964ZIP 12872ZIP 12961
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