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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex County

Virginia · 9,989 residents · 257.354 sq mi
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Essex County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,395. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $91,100. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,989
+15%since 1990
from 8,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.3
+8%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,395
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,074 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,994
+56%since 1990
from $11,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(5,363)
Black37.7%(3,272)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(46)
Asian0.2%(16)
Diversity Score60.3%(5,243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(5,762)
Black38.8%(3,879)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(72)
Asian0.8%(81)
Diversity Score62.1%(6,204)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+5%since 1990
from 25.3 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
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Home value$231,500+154%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
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Home value$269,600+196%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
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Income$70,469+88%
Home value$231,600+154%
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ESSEX COUNTY VS
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Income$86,056+130%
Home value$315,700+247%
Population19,617+84%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex County, Virginia?

Essex County, Virginia has about 9,989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Essex County, Virginia?

The typical household in Essex County, Virginia earns about $37,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex County, Virginia expensive?

In Essex County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Essex County, Virginia?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Essex County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex County, Virginia?

About 11.2% of people in Essex County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,300 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9508
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 22560ZIP 22454ZIP 22436ZIP 22438ZIP 22504ZIP 22476ZIP 22509
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