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Essex County

Vermont · 6,306 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 $37,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,300. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,306
−2%since 2000
from 6,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+22%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Essex County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,734
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,040
+39%since 2000
from $14,388 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(6,218)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(32)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(6,094)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(59)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other1.6%(103)
Diversity Score7.8%(490)
Diversity Score
8
+228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Essex County, Vermont?

Essex County, Vermont has about 6,306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Essex County, Vermont earns about $37,734 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Essex County, Vermont?

About 15.9% 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 16.9% of people in Essex County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Essex County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Essex County, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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