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Essex County

New York · 39,370 residents · 1,794.122 sq mi
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Essex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,370
+1%since 2000
from 38,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Essex County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,216
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,823 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,390
+34%since 2000
from $18,194 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(36,346)
Black2.6%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(851)
Asian0.4%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(4,954)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(36,588)
Black2.5%(982)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(993)
Asian0.7%(260)
Other1.5%(585)
Diversity Score17.1%(6,717)
Diversity Score
17
+34%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex County, New York?

Essex County, New York has about 39,370 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Essex County, New York earns about $45,216 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 $148,100, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Essex County, New York?

About 25.5% 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 12.9% 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 2,218 residents, a change of about 6 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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