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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Essex County

Vermont · 6,459 residents · 662.37 sq mi
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Essex County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,490. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

6,459
+1%since 1990
from 6,405 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Essex County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,490
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,358 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,388
+46%since 1990
from $9,854 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $319 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
20.5% rent
2.3
−8%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(6,336)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(36)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score4%(258)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(6,218)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score2.4%(153)
2
−41%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex County, Vermont?

Essex County, Vermont has about 6,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Essex County, Vermont earns about $30,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Essex County, Vermont expensive?

In Essex County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $70,700, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Essex County, Vermont?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Essex County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Essex County, Vermont?

About 13.7% of people in Essex County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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