Essex, IA
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Essex Overview
907
TOTAL POPULATION
411
MALE POPULATION
496
FEMALE POPULATION
82.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
120.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,077
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,265
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
67.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
32.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
437
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Essex Zip Codes
Essex Area Codes
Race in Essex
The most populous races in Essex are White / Caucasian (846 | 93.3%), Hispanic or Latino (97 | 10.7%), and Two or more Races (44 | 4.9%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 97 | 10.7% |
Native / Alaskan | 17 | 1.9% |
White / Caucasian | 846 | 93.3% |
Two or more Races | 44 | 4.9% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 907 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Essex
The most populous ancestries reported in Essex are German (241 | 26.6%), Irish (138 | 15.2%), English (78 | 8.6%), Swedish (72 | 7.9%), and American (52 | 5.7%), together accounting for 64.1% of all Essex residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 1 | 0.1% |
American | 52 | 5.7% |
Cherokee | 2 | 0.2% |
Danish | 26 | 2.9% |
Dutch | 5 | 0.5% |
English | 78 | 8.6% |
European | 13 | 1.4% |
Finnish | 3 | 0.3% |
French | 24 | 2.6% |
French Canadian | 10 | 1.1% |
German | 241 | 26.6% |
Irish | 138 | 15.2% |
Italian | 18 | 2.0% |
Mexican | 46 | 5.1% |
Mexican American Indian | 33 | 3.6% |
Peruvian | 13 | 1.4% |
Polish | 2 | 0.2% |
Scandinavian | 5 | 0.5% |
Scotch-Irish | 12 | 1.3% |
Scottish | 4 | 0.4% |
South American | 13 | 1.4% |
Subsaharan African | 1 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 72 | 7.9% |
Welsh | 2 | 0.2% | View All 24 Rows |
Immigrants in Essex
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Essex came from Latin America (15 | 1.7%), Peru (13 | 1.4%), South America (13 | 1.4%), Europe (5 | 0.5%), and Northern Europe (5 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.6% of all Essex residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 2 | 0.2% |
Central America | 2 | 0.2% |
Egypt | 2 | 0.2% |
England | 2 | 0.2% |
Europe | 5 | 0.5% |
Latin America | 15 | 1.7% |
Mexico | 2 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 2 | 0.2% |
Northern Europe | 5 | 0.5% |
Peru | 13 | 1.4% |
South America | 13 | 1.4% | View All 11 Rows |
Sex and Age in Essex
Sex and Age in Essex
The most populous age groups in Essex are 50 to 54 Years (53 | 12.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (54 | 10.9%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 20 (4.9%) | 13 (2.6%) |
5 to 9 Years | 9 (2.2%) | 38 (7.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 4 (1.0%) | 32 (6.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 10 (2.4%) | 33 (6.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 11 (2.7%) | 24 (4.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 12 (2.9%) | 43 (8.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 26 (6.3%) | 43 (8.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 21 (5.1%) | 28 (5.7%) |
40 to 44 Years | 20 (4.9%) | 5 (1.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 35 (8.5%) | 27 (5.4%) |
50 to 54 Years | 53 (12.9%) | 23 (4.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 46 (11.2%) | 54 (10.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 27 (6.6%) | 23 (4.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 26 (6.3%) | 33 (6.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 23 (5.6%) | 23 (4.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 9 (2.2%) | 12 (2.4%) |
80 to 84 Years | 51 (12.4%) | 30 (6.0%) |
85 Years and over | 8 (1.9%) | 12 (2.4%) |
Total | 411 (100.0%) | 496 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Essex
Median Family Size in Essex
The median family size in Essex is 3.37 persons per family, with married-couple families (157 | 79.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (26 | 13.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 157 (79.7%) | 3.46 |
Single Male/Father | 26 (13.2%) | 2.81 |
Single Female/Mother | 14 (7.1%) | 3.43 |
Total Families | 197 (100.0%) | 3.37 |
Median Household Size in Essex
The median household size in Essex is 2.27 persons per household, with married-couple households (157 | 39.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (203 | 50.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 157 (39.3%) | 3.55 |
Single Male/Father | 26 (6.5%) | 2.81 |
Single Female/Mother | 14 (3.5%) | 3.43 |
Non-family | 203 (50.7%) | 1.12 |
Total Households | 400 (100.0%) | 2.27 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex
Out of a total of 400 households in Essex, 197 (49.2%) are family households, while 203 (50.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 120, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 185.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 185 (46.3%) |
2-Person Households | 120 (30.0%) | 13 (3.3%) |
3-Person Households | 18 (4.5%) | 5 (1.3%) |
4-Person Households | 21 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 26 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 5 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 7 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 197 (49.2%) | 203 (50.7%) |
Female Fertility in Essex
Fertility by Age in Essex
Average fertility rate in Essex is 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 12 (100.0%) | 109.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Essex
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Essex
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 12 (100.0%) | 179.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 59.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Essex
Income Overview in Essex
Per Capita Income in Essex is $34,077, while median incomes of families and households are $73,750 and $54,265 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 907 | $34,077 |
Median Family Income | 197 | $73,750 |
Mean Family Income | 197 | $84,493 |
Median Household Income | 400 | $54,265 |
Mean Household Income | 400 | $70,765 |
Income Deficit | 197 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 907 | 67.37% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 907 | 32.63¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 907 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Essex
Average Earnings in Essex are $39,313, $54,911 for men and $17,917 for women, a difference of 67.4%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 239 (53.0%) | $54,911 |
Female | 212 (47.0%) | $17,917 |
Total | 451 (100.0%) | $39,313 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex
The most common earnings brackets in Essex are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (46 | 19.3%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (30 | 14.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (5.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (9.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 15 (6.3%) | 11 (5.2%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (1.3%) | 9 (4.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 6 (2.5%) | 23 (10.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (14.1%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (2.8%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 3 (1.3%) | 2 (0.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 1 (0.4%) | 15 (7.1%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1 (0.4%) | 13 (6.1%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 17 (7.1%) | 11 (5.2%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 17 (7.1%) | 16 (7.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 10 (4.2%) | 3 (1.4%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 19 (8.0%) | 8 (3.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 28 (11.7%) | 3 (1.4%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 31 (13.0%) | 17 (8.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 17 (7.1%) | 4 (1.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 46 (19.3%) | 9 (4.3%) |
$100,000+ | 25 (10.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 239 (100.0%) | 212 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex
Average earnings in Essex are $57,250 for men and $23,917 for women, a difference of 58.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $128,942, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $46,607. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $25,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $19,375.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $46,607 | $19,375 |
College or Associate's Degree | $59,500 | $25,625 |
Bachelor's Degree | $59,583 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | $128,942 | $0 |
Total | $57,250 | $23,917 |
Family Income in Essex
Family Income Brackets in Essex
According to the Essex family income data, there are 66 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.5% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 1 | 0.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11 | 5.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 13 | 6.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9 | 4.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 66 | 33.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 36 | 18.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 47 | 23.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14 | 7.1% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex
3-person families (18 | 9.1%) account for the highest median family income in Essex with $96,667 per family, while 2-person families (123 | 62.4%) have the highest median income of $33,542 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 123 (62.4%) | $67,083 |
3-Person Families | 18 (9.1%) | $96,667 |
4-Person Families | 20 (10.2%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 24 (12.2%) | $83,333 |
6-Person Families | 5 (2.5%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 7 (3.5%) | $0 |
Total | 197 (100.0%) | $73,750 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex
The median family income in Essex is $73,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (29) having the highest median family income of $115,625, while families with no earners (26) have the lowest median family income of $51,250, accounting for 14.7% and 13.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 26 (13.2%) | $51,250 |
1 Earner | 65 (33.0%) | $58,750 |
2 Earners | 77 (39.1%) | $88,594 |
3+ Earners | 29 (14.7%) | $115,625 |
Total | 197 (100.0%) | $73,750 |
Household Income in Essex
Household Income Brackets in Essex
With 104 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Essex, accounting for 26.0% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 46 | 11.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 16 | 4.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 46 | 11.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 20 | 5.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 31 | 7.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 104 | 26.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 55 | 13.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 58 | 14.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 14 | 3.5% |
$200,000+ | 10 | 2.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Essex
The median household income in Essex is $54,265, with the highest median household income of $83,125 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 9 households (2.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,750, with 170 households (42.5%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 9 (2.2%) | $83,125 |
25 to 44 Years | 52 (13.0%) | $72,000 |
45 to 64 Years | 169 (42.2%) | $65,139 |
65+ Years | 170 (42.5%) | $43,750 |
Total | 400 (100.0%) | $54,265 |
Poverty in Essex
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
With 12.5% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of Essex, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 40 males (58.8%) and 18 females (36.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.3%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (27.3%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (23.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 2 (16.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2 (5.3%) | 7 (8.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (9.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (36.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4 (5.5%) | 7 (9.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1 (2.0%) | 1 (1.8%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (58.8%) | 3 (5.6%) |
Total | 51 (12.5%) | 47 (9.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
According to the poverty statistics in Essex, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 15 (88.2%) | 13 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (91.7%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (72.7%) |
16 and 17 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 10 (76.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 10 (83.3%) | 33 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 36 (94.7%) | 79 (91.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 41 (100.0%) | 30 (90.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 88 (100.0%) | 32 (64.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 69 (94.5%) | 70 (90.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 48 (98.0%) | 55 (98.2%) |
75 Years and over | 28 (41.2%) | 51 (94.4%) |
Total | 357 (87.5%) | 444 (90.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Essex show that 1.3% or 2 of the total 157 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 102 (99.0%) | 1 (1.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 32 (97.0%) | 1 (3.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 155 (98.7%) | 2 (1.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Essex
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (66.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (14.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Essex
The poverty data for Essex shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 2 of the single-parent households (5.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (3.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (8.7%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 1 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1 (3.0%) | 2 (8.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2 (1.3%) | 2 (5.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Essex
Employment by Class of Employer in Essex
Among the 399 employed individuals in Essex, private company employees (261 | 65.4%), not-for-profit organizations (47 | 11.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (29 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 261 | 65.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 29 | 7.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 21 | 5.3% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 47 | 11.8% |
Local Government Employees | 26 | 6.5% |
State Government Employees | 13 | 3.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 2 | 0.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 399 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Essex
According to the labor force statistics for Essex, out of the total population over 16 years of age (780), 56.0% or 437 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.6% or 31 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.3% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 22 (68.8%) | 6 (27.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 31 (88.6%) | 4 (12.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 17 (30.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 52 (75.4%) | 12 (23.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 63 (85.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 109 (79.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 64 (64.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 27 (54.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 44 (41.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 8 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 437 (56.0%) | 22 (5.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex
According to labor force statistics for Essex, 68.3% of individuals (332) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (486) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.0% or 78 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 40.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 30 (90.9%) | 13 (40.0%) |
High School Diploma | 111 (56.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 113 (64.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 78 (94.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 332 (68.3%) | 17 (3.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Essex
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex are Management (51 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (44 | 10.6%), Education Instruction & Library (31 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (22 | 5.3%), and Health Technologists (16 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (90.3%), and Community & Social Service (63.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 28 (54.9%) | 23 (45.1%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 16 (36.4%) | 28 (63.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 3 (9.7%) | 28 (90.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 8 (36.4%) | 14 (63.6%) |
Health Technologists | 8 (50.0%) | 8 (50.0%) |
Total (Category) | 61 (47.3%) | 68 (52.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Essex are Food Preparation & Serving (24 | 5.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 1.9%), Healthcare Support (4 | 1.0%), and Security & Protection (2 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Essex, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 8 (80.0%) | 2 (20.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 10 (20.8%) | 38 (79.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Essex are Office & Administration (39 | 9.4%), and Sales & Related (36 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 10 (27.8%) | 26 (72.2%) |
Office & Administration | 5 (12.8%) | 34 (87.2%) |
Total (Category) | 15 (20.0%) | 60 (80.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Essex are Construction & Extraction (22 | 5.3%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (15 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 3.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 11 (73.3%) | 4 (26.7%) |
Construction & Extraction | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 46 (92.0%) | 4 (8.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Essex are Production (56 | 13.5%), Transportation (31 | 7.5%), and Material Moving (26 | 6.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 50 (89.3%) | 6 (10.7%) |
Transportation | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 10 (38.5%) | 16 (61.5%) |
Total (Category) | 91 (80.5%) | 22 (19.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex
Employment Industries in Essex
The major employment industries in Essex include Retail Trade (113 | 27.2%), Manufacturing (89 | 21.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (46 | 11.1%), Educational Services (34 | 8.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (24 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex
The Essex industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 13 (61.9%) | 8 (38.1%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 70 (78.6%) | 19 (21.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 35 (31.0%) | 78 (69.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 7 (20.6%) | 27 (79.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 11 (23.9%) | 35 (76.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 15 (93.8%) | 1 (6.2%) |
Public Administration | 6 (37.5%) | 10 (62.5%) |
Total | 223 (53.7%) | 192 (46.3%) |
Education in Essex
School Enrollment in Essex
The most common levels of schooling among the 138 students in Essex are high school (36 | 26.1%), elementary school (30 | 21.7%), and middle school (26 | 18.8%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 13 | 9.4% |
Kindergarten | 6 | 4.3% |
Elementary School | 30 | 21.7% |
Middle School | 26 | 18.8% |
High School | 36 | 26.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 22 | 15.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 5 | 3.6% |
Total | 138 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex
Out of a total of 138 students who are enrolled in schools in Essex, 13 (9.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 125 (90.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (21.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 35 (92.1%) | 3 (7.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 33 (91.7%) | 3 (8.3%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 26 (78.8%) | 7 (21.2%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 125 (90.6%) | 13 (9.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex
Education (34 | 32.7%), business (23 | 22.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (20 | 19.2%), science & technology (14 | 13.5%), and psychology (5 | 4.8%) are the most common fields of study among 104 individuals in Essex who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 20 | 19.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 5 | 4.8% |
Social Sciences | 2 | 1.9% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 14 | 13.5% |
Business | 23 | 22.1% |
Education | 34 | 32.7% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 2 | 1.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 2 | 1.9% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 2 | 1.9% |
Total | 104 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Essex
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Essex
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Essex are males with 2 vehicles (110, accounting for 49.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (75, making up 61.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 2 (0.9%) | 2 (1.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 21 (9.5%) | 18 (10.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 110 (49.8%) | 75 (42.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 48 (21.7%) | 39 (21.9%) |
4 Vehicles | 3 (1.4%) | 6 (3.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 37 (16.7%) | 38 (21.3%) |
Total | 221 (100.0%) | 178 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Essex
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Essex are 10 to 14 minutes (145 commuters, 36.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (53 commuters, 13.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (39 commuters, 9.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 31 | 7.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 39 | 9.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 145 | 36.9% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 36 | 9.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 19 | 4.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 30 | 7.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 53 | 13.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 | 0.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 22 | 5.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 16 | 4.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Essex
The most common commute times in Essex are 10 to 14 minutes (51 commuters, 23.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (94 commuters, 54.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 20 (9.1%) | 11 (6.3%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 19 (8.7%) | 20 (11.5%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 51 (23.3%) | 94 (54.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 15 (6.9%) | 21 (12.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 13 (5.9%) | 6 (3.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 26 (11.9%) | 4 (2.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 45 (20.5%) | 8 (4.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 14 (6.4%) | 8 (4.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 14 (6.4%) | 2 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex
The most frequent times of departure to work in Essex are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (53, 24.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (40, 23.0%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 13 (5.9%) | 11 (6.3%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 21 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 33 (15.1%) | 6 (3.5%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 30 (13.7%) | 6 (3.5%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 22 (10.1%) | 16 (9.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 22 (10.1%) | 19 (10.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 53 (24.2%) | 40 (23.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 8 (3.6%) | 19 (10.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 2 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (9.2%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.7%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 4 (1.8%) | 14 (8.1%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 11 (5.0%) | 24 (13.8%) |
Total | 219 (100.0%) | 174 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Essex
Occupancy by Ownership in Essex
Of the total 400 dwellings in Essex, owner-occupied units account for 314 (78.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 86 (21.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 314 | 78.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 86 | 21.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 400 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Essex
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 185 | 46.3% |
2-Person Household | 133 | 33.3% |
3-Person Household | 23 | 5.8% |
4+ Person Household | 59 | 14.7% |
Total Housing Units | 400 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 139 (75.1%) | 46 (24.9%) |
2-Person Household | 108 (81.2%) | 25 (18.8%) |
3-Person Household | 18 (78.3%) | 5 (21.7%) |
4+ Person Household | 49 (83.1%) | 10 (17.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 314 (78.5%) | 86 (21.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 46 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 145 (77.5%) | 42 (22.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 83 (72.2%) | 32 (27.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 40 (76.9%) | 12 (23.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 29 | 7.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 32 | 8.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 68 | 17.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 101 | 25.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 61 | 15.2% |
75 to 84 Years | 93 | 23.3% |
85 Years and Over | 16 | 4.0% |
Total | 400 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Essex
Median Income by Occupancy in Essex
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 314 (78.5%) | $60,250 |
Renter-Occupied | 86 (21.5%) | $31,000 |
Average | 400 (100.0%) | $54,265 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 3 (1.0%) | 2 (2.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 39 (12.4%) | 2 (2.3%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 9 (2.9%) | 7 (8.1%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 7 (2.2%) | 15 (17.4%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 11 (3.5%) | 13 (15.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8 (2.5%) | 12 (14.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 23 (7.3%) | 8 (9.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 95 (30.2%) | 9 (10.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 52 (16.6%) | 3 (3.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 43 (13.7%) | 15 (17.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 24 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 314 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 64 (20.4%) | 2 (2.3%) |
$300 to $499 | 51 (16.2%) | 30 (34.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 88 (28.0%) | 26 (30.2%) |
$800 to $999 | 62 (19.8%) | 13 (15.1%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 45 (14.3%) | 9 (10.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 4 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
Total | 314 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Essex
Housing Structures in Essex
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 336 | 84.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 13 | 3.3% |
2 Unit Apartments | 3 | 0.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 36 | 9.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 7 | 1.8% |
10 or more Apartments | 2 | 0.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 3 | 0.7% |
Total | 400 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 305 (90.8%) | 31 (9.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 8 (61.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
Total | 314 (78.5%) | 86 (21.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Essex
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1 (0.3%) | 28 (32.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 111 (35.3%) | 23 (26.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 100 (31.9%) | 29 (33.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 102 (32.5%) | 6 (7.0%) |
Total | 314 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 258 (82.2%) | 22 (25.6%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 7 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 49 (15.6%) | 62 (72.1%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (2.3%) |
Total | 314 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Essex
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 2 (0.6%) | 6 (7.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 73 (23.3%) | 52 (60.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 159 (50.6%) | 18 (20.9%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 80 (25.5%) | 10 (11.6%) |
Total | 314 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Essex
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Essex
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 140 | 174 |
Median Property Value | $50,800 | $96,700 |
Median Household Income | $42,222 | $10 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $316 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $733 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 69 (49.3%) | 22 (12.6%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 53 (37.9%) | 69 (39.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 14 (10.0%) | 83 (47.7%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 2 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 2 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 140 (100.0%) | 174 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 42 (30.0%) | 2 (1.1%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 13 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (5.0%) | 14 (8.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15 (10.7%) | 1 (0.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 28 (20.0%) | 8 (4.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 15 (10.7%) | 67 (38.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6 (4.3%) | 37 (21.3%) |
$150,000 or more | 14 (10.0%) | 37 (21.3%) |
Total | 140 (100.0%) | 174 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 72 (51.4%) | 71,250 (40,948.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 52 (37.1%) | 125 (71.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 4 (2.9%) | 39 (22.4%) |
4.0x or more | 12 (8.6%) | 7 (4.0%) |
Total | 140 (100.0%) | 174 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 73 (52.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 45 (32.1%) | 28 (16.1%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 22 (15.7%) | 63 (36.2%) |
Total | 140 (100.0%) | 174 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Essex
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 98 (97.0%) | 3 (3.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 33 (75.0%) | 11 (25.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 121 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 68 (91.9%) | 6 (8.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 138 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 134 (89.3%) | 16 (10.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 105 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 122 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 871 (96.0%) | 36 (4.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 98 (97.0%) | 3 (3.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 33 (75.0%) | 11 (25.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 126 (98.4%) | 2 (1.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 75 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 250 (89.9%) | 28 (10.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 93 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 327 (98.2%) | 6 (1.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 12 (23.1%) | 43 (82.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 60 (59.4%) | 38 (37.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 17 (38.6%) | 20 (45.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 41 (33.9%) | 80 (66.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (13.5%) | 66 (89.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 29 (21.0%) | 122 (88.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 43 (28.7%) | 109 (72.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 105 (100.0%) | 60 (57.1%) |
75 Years and over | 122 (100.0%) | 112 (91.8%) |
Total | 439 (48.4%) | 650 (71.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Essex
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1 (4.5%) | 7 (7.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 12 (5.9%) | 13 (8.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 16 (32.7%) | 4 (7.1%) |
75 Years and over | 14 (20.6%) | 14 (25.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Essex
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (26.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (13.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 8 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.6%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (5.9%) | 3 (5.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1 (4.5%) | 7 (7.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (5.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (5.9%) | 2 (3.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.5%) | 2 (1.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3 (6.1%) | 2 (3.6%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (14.7%) | 12 (22.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Essex
Computing Device Access in Essex
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 244 | 61.0% |
Smartphone | 296 | 74.0% |
Tablet | 200 | 50.0% |
No Computing Device | 68 | 17.0% |
Total | 400 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Essex
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 266 | 66.5% |
Cellular Data Only | 34 | 8.5% |
Satellite Internet | 16 | 4.0% |
No Internet | 85 | 21.2% |
Total | 400 | 100.0% |
Essex Summary
Essex, Iowa is a small town located in Page County, Iowa. It is situated on the banks of the East Nishnabotna River, approximately 10 miles south of Clarinda. The town was founded in 1856 and was named after Essex, England. As of the 2010 census, the population of Essex was 545.
Geography
Essex is located at 40°45'25"N 95°2'25"W (40.756944, -95.040278). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all of it land.
Essex is located in the rolling hills of southwestern Iowa. The town is situated on the banks of the East Nishnabotna River, which flows through the town. The town is surrounded by farmland and is located approximately 10 miles south of Clarinda.
History
Essex was founded in 1856 by a group of settlers from Essex, England. The town was originally known as Essex Station, as it was a stop on the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad. The town was officially incorporated in 1876.
In the late 19th century, Essex was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.
In the early 20th century, the town began to decline. The railroad stopped running through Essex in the 1920s, and the town's population began to decline. By the 1950s, the town had become a virtual ghost town.
In the late 20th century, the town began to experience a resurgence. The town was revitalized by the construction of a new bridge over the East Nishnabotna River in the 1980s. The bridge allowed for easier access to the town, and the population began to grow again.
Economy
Essex is a small, rural town with a limited economy. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company.
The town is also home to a few agricultural businesses, including a grain elevator and a feed mill. The town is also home to a few farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and hay.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Essex was 545. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in Essex was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Essex?
Total Population of Essex is 907.
What is the Total Male Population of Essex?
Total Male Population of Essex is 411.
What is the Total Female Population of Essex?
Total Female Population of Essex is 496.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Essex?
There are 82.86 Males per 100 Females in Essex.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Essex?
There are 120.68 Females per 100 Males in Essex.
What is the Median Population Age in Essex?
Median Population Age in Essex is 50.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Essex
Average Family Size in Essex is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Essex
Average Household Size in Essex is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Essex?
Per Capita income in Essex is $34,077.
What is the Median Family Income in Essex?
Median Family Income in Essex is $73,750.
What is the Median Household income in Essex?
Median Household Income in Essex is $54,265.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Essex?
Income or Wage Gap in Essex is 67.4%.
Women in Essex earn 32.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Essex?
Inequality or Gini Index in Essex is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Essex?
There are 437 People in the Labor Forcein in Essex.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Essex?
56.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Essex.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Essex?
Unemployment Rate in Essex is 5.0%.