Essex, IL
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Essex Overview
955
TOTAL POPULATION
418
MALE POPULATION
537
FEMALE POPULATION
77.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
128.47
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,314
PER CAPITA INCOME
$117,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$102,788
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
478
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Essex Zip Codes
Essex Area Codes
Race in Essex
The most populous races in Essex are White / Caucasian (888 | 93.0%), Hispanic or Latino (139 | 14.5%), and Two or more Races (61 | 6.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 6 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 | 14.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 888 | 93.0% |
| Two or more Races | 61 | 6.4% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 955 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Essex
The most populous ancestries reported in Essex are German (190 | 19.9%), Irish (163 | 17.1%), Mexican (139 | 14.5%), Polish (106 | 11.1%), and American (66 | 6.9%), together accounting for 69.5% of all Essex residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 66 | 6.9% |
| Austrian | 2 | 0.2% |
| British | 2 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 7 | 0.7% |
| Croatian | 7 | 0.7% |
| Czech | 12 | 1.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 15 | 1.6% |
| English | 54 | 5.7% |
| European | 11 | 1.1% |
| French | 30 | 3.1% |
| French Canadian | 2 | 0.2% |
| German | 190 | 19.9% |
| Greek | 24 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 163 | 17.1% |
| Italian | 57 | 6.0% |
| Korean | 22 | 2.3% |
| Lithuanian | 3 | 0.3% |
| Luxembourger | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mexican | 139 | 14.5% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 106 | 11.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 2 | 0.2% |
| Scottish | 8 | 0.8% |
| Slovak | 3 | 0.3% |
| Slovene | 2 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 11 | 1.1% |
| Swiss | 4 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 16 | 1.7% | View All 29 Rows |
Immigrants in Essex
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Essex
Sex and Age in Essex
The most populous age groups in Essex are 10 to 14 Years (42 | 10.1%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (79 | 14.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 39 (9.3%) | 53 (9.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 31 (7.4%) | 20 (3.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 42 (10.1%) | 79 (14.7%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 28 (6.7%) | 52 (9.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 7 (1.7%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 32 (7.7%) | 57 (10.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 13 (3.1%) | 45 (8.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 39 (9.3%) | 26 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 40 (9.6%) | 35 (6.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 18 (4.3%) | 42 (7.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 20 (4.8%) | 12 (2.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 30 (7.2%) | 46 (8.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 34 (8.1%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 20 (4.8%) | 25 (4.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 12 (2.9%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 10 (2.4%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 3 (0.7%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (1.7%) |
| Total | 418 (100.0%) | 537 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Essex
Median Family Size in Essex
The median family size in Essex is 3.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (194 | 85.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.72 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20 | 8.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 194 (85.1%) | 3.72 |
| Single Male/Father | 20 (8.8%) | 2.55 |
| Single Female/Mother | 14 (6.1%) | 3.36 |
| Total Families | 228 (100.0%) | 3.59 |
Median Household Size in Essex
The median household size in Essex is 2.98 persons per household, with married-couple households (194 | 60.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.81 persons per household. non-family households (93 | 29.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.05 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 194 (60.4%) | 3.81 |
| Single Male/Father | 20 (6.2%) | 3.50 |
| Single Female/Mother | 14 (4.4%) | 3.36 |
| Non-family | 93 (29.0%) | 1.05 |
| Total Households | 321 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex
Out of a total of 321 households in Essex, 228 (71.0%) are family households, while 93 (29.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 84, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 88.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 88 (27.4%) |
| 2-Person Households | 84 (26.2%) | 5 (1.6%) |
| 3-Person Households | 51 (15.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 38 (11.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 45 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 8 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 2 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 228 (71.0%) | 93 (29.0%) |
Female Fertility in Essex
Fertility by Age in Essex
Average fertility rate in Essex is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 83.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 60.0% 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 | 6 (40.0%) | 58.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (60.0%) | 83.0 |
| Total | 15 (100.0%) | 57.0 |
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 | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Essex
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 3 (20.0%) | 53.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 4 (26.7%) | 80.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8 (53.3%) | 140.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 15 (100.0%) | 57.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Essex
Income Overview in Essex
Per Capita Income in Essex is $44,314, while median incomes of families and households are $117,500 and $102,788 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 955 | $44,314 |
| Median Family Income | 228 | $117,500 |
| Mean Family Income | 228 | $136,050 |
| Median Household Income | 321 | $102,788 |
| Mean Household Income | 321 | $127,195 |
| Income Deficit | 228 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 955 | 58.79% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 955 | 41.21¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 955 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Essex
Average Earnings in Essex are $48,393, $87,813 for men and $36,189 for women, a difference of 58.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 225 (46.0%) | $87,813 |
| Female | 264 (54.0%) | $36,189 |
| Total | 489 (100.0%) | $48,393 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex
The most common earnings brackets in Essex are $100,000+ for men (67 | 29.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (64 | 24.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 11 (4.9%) | 32 (12.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 5 (2.2%) | 10 (3.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 3 (1.3%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 8 (3.6%) | 8 (3.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 3 (1.3%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 3 (1.3%) | 12 (4.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 7 (3.1%) | 9 (3.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 9 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 8 (3.6%) | 11 (4.2%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 2 (0.9%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 7 (3.1%) | 64 (24.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 6 (2.7%) | 8 (3.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 7 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 9 (4.0%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 7 (3.1%) | 16 (6.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 7 (3.1%) | 7 (2.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 61 (27.1%) | 46 (17.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 67 (29.8%) | 16 (6.1%) |
| Total | 225 (100.0%) | 264 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex
Average earnings in Essex are $91,250 for men and $36,516 for women, a difference of 60.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,557, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $83,333. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,723, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,932.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $97,557 | $35,932 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $83,333 | $0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,056 | $77,723 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $91,250 | $36,516 |
Family Income in Essex
Family Income Brackets in Essex
According to the Essex family income data, there are 100 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.9% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3 | 1.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2 | 0.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11 | 4.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 32 | 14.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 31 | 13.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 100 | 43.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 29 | 12.7% |
| $200,000+ | 20 | 8.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex
5-person families (17 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Essex with $148,542 per family, while 3-person families (49 | 21.5%) have the highest median income of $42,546 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 92 (40.4%) | $75,714 |
| 3-Person Families | 49 (21.5%) | $127,639 |
| 4-Person Families | 60 (26.3%) | $133,977 |
| 5-Person Families | 17 (7.5%) | $148,542 |
| 6-Person Families | 8 (3.5%) | $131,667 |
| 7+ Person Families | 2 (0.9%) | $0 |
| Total | 228 (100.0%) | $117,500 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex
The median family income in Essex is $117,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (12) having the highest median family income of $138,750, while families with no earners (15) have the lowest median family income of $77,188, accounting for 5.3% and 6.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 15 (6.6%) | $77,188 |
| 1 Earner | 83 (36.4%) | $95,625 |
| 2 Earners | 118 (51.7%) | $130,833 |
| 3+ Earners | 12 (5.3%) | $138,750 |
| Total | 228 (100.0%) | $117,500 |
Household Income in Essex
Household Income Brackets in Essex
With 105 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Essex, accounting for 32.7% of all households. In contrast, only 3 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 3 | 0.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 | 1.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12 | 3.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15 | 4.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12 | 3.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 46 | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 63 | 19.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 105 | 32.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 29 | 9.0% |
| $200,000+ | 31 | 9.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Essex
The median household income in Essex is $102,788, with the highest median household income of $127,917 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 144 households (44.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 1 households (0.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 1 (0.3%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 144 (44.9%) | $127,917 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 106 (33.0%) | $96,250 |
| 65+ Years | 70 (21.8%) | $50,000 |
| Total | 321 (100.0%) | $102,788 |
Poverty in Essex
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
With 2.9% poverty level for males and 5.4% for females among the residents of Essex, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (37.5%) and 19 females (76.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (2.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 6 (37.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (76.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 3 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (4.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (23.1%) | 5 (21.7%) |
| Total | 12 (2.9%) | 29 (5.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
According to the poverty statistics in Essex, males aged under 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 | 34 (100.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 80 (97.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 10 (62.5%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (24.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 22 (88.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 10 (100.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 45 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 79 (100.0%) | 58 (95.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 38 (100.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 64 (100.0%) | 55 (100.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (76.9%) | 18 (78.3%) |
| Total | 401 (97.1%) | 504 (94.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 194 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
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%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (21.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Essex
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (8.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Essex
Employment by Class of Employer in Essex
Among the 467 employed individuals in Essex, private company employees (397 | 85.0%), local government employees (27 | 5.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (22 | 4.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 397 | 85.0% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 5 | 1.1% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 22 | 4.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 16 | 3.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 27 | 5.8% |
| State Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 467 | 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 (666), 71.8% or 478 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 11 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 22 (40.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 4 (44.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 52 (89.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 122 (87.1%) | 3 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 80 (87.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 63 (82.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 16 (37.2%) | 4 (25.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (32.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (8.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 478 (71.8%) | 11 (2.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex
According to labor force statistics for Essex, 84.7% of individuals (422) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (498) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 15 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 175 (82.5%) | 8 (4.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 144 (90.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 88 (78.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 422 (84.7%) | 8 (1.7%) |
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 | 10.9%), Business & Financial (39 | 8.4%), Community & Social Service (28 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (19 | 4.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (17 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Management (49.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 25 (49.0%) | 26 (51.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 11 (28.2%) | 28 (71.8%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 2 (40.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 6 (21.4%) | 22 (78.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 6 (31.6%) | 13 (68.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 2 (11.8%) | 15 (88.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 46 (32.9%) | 94 (67.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Essex are Healthcare Support (65 | 13.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (43 | 9.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 2.1%), Security & Protection (9 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (9 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Essex, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (95.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 65 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 2 (4.6%) | 41 (95.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 21 (16.3%) | 108 (83.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Essex are Office & Administration (31 | 6.6%), and Sales & Related (23 | 4.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (52.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 11 (20.4%) | 43 (79.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Essex are Construction & Extraction (50 | 10.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (18 | 3.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 50 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Essex are Production (32 | 6.9%), Material Moving (30 | 6.4%), and Transportation (14 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 23 (71.9%) | 9 (28.1%) |
| Transportation | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 26 (86.7%) | 4 (13.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 63 (82.9%) | 13 (17.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex
Employment Industries in Essex
The major employment industries in Essex include Health Care & Social Assistance (92 | 19.7%), Construction (56 | 12.0%), Manufacturing (52 | 11.1%), Finance & Insurance (51 | 10.9%), and Retail Trade (43 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex
The Essex industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (94.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 3 (25.0%) | 9 (75.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 37 (71.2%) | 15 (28.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 33 (76.7%) | 10 (23.3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 22 (88.0%) | 3 (12.0%) |
| Utilities | 10 (83.3%) | 2 (16.7%) |
| Information | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 (5.9%) | 48 (94.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 4 (23.5%) | 13 (76.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 4 (25.0%) | 12 (75.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (9.8%) | 83 (90.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 5 (17.9%) | 23 (82.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2 (8.0%) | 23 (92.0%) |
| Public Administration | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 209 (44.8%) | 258 (55.2%) |
Education in Essex
School Enrollment in Essex
The most common levels of schooling among the 277 students in Essex are middle school (103 | 37.2%), high school (78 | 28.2%), and elementary school (55 | 19.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 20 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary School | 55 | 19.9% |
| Middle School | 103 | 37.2% |
| High School | 78 | 28.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 17 | 6.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 4 | 1.4% |
| Total | 277 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex
Out of a total of 277 students who are enrolled in schools in Essex, 12 (4.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 265 (95.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (15.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 73 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 47 (92.2%) | 4 (7.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 107 (95.5%) | 5 (4.5%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 265 (95.7%) | 12 (4.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex
Business (80 | 58.4%), social sciences (21 | 15.3%), arts & humanities (9 | 6.6%), engineering (6 | 4.4%), and psychology (5 | 3.6%) are the most common fields of study among 137 individuals in Essex who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 2 | 1.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 2 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 5 | 3.6% |
| Social Sciences | 21 | 15.3% |
| Engineering | 6 | 4.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 2 | 1.5% |
| Business | 80 | 58.4% |
| Education | 4 | 2.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 2 | 1.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1 | 0.7% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 3 | 2.2% |
| Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 9 | 6.6% |
| Total | 137 | 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 (129, accounting for 61.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (150, making up 50.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 11 (5.3%) | 41 (15.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 129 (61.7%) | 150 (58.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 44 (21.0%) | 49 (19.0%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 10 (4.8%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 15 (7.2%) | 10 (3.9%) |
| Total | 209 (100.0%) | 258 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Essex
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Essex are 40 to 44 minutes (73 commuters, 18.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (61 commuters, 15.2%), and 60 to 89 minutes (49 commuters, 12.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 29 | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 6 | 1.5% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 25 | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 46 | 11.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 33 | 8.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 25 | 6.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 61 | 15.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 13 | 3.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 73 | 18.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 40 | 10.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 49 | 12.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Essex
The most common commute times in Essex are 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 23.0%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (60 commuters, 28.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 7 (3.7%) | 22 (10.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4 (2.1%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 9 (4.8%) | 16 (7.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 27 (14.4%) | 19 (8.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 23 (12.3%) | 10 (4.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 5 (2.7%) | 20 (9.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 43 (23.0%) | 18 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 4 (2.1%) | 9 (4.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 13 (7.0%) | 60 (28.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 14 (7.5%) | 26 (12.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 38 (20.3%) | 11 (5.2%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex
The most frequent times of departure to work in Essex are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (53, 28.3%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (70, 32.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 53 (28.3%) | 7 (3.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 33 (17.6%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 15 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 13 (7.0%) | 70 (32.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 10 (5.3%) | 14 (6.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 18 (9.6%) | 23 (10.8%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 6 (3.2%) | 13 (6.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 16 (8.6%) | 21 (9.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 8 (4.3%) | 7 (3.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 3 (1.6%) | 18 (8.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 12 (6.4%) | 22 (10.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (3.8%) |
| Total | 187 (100.0%) | 213 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Essex
Occupancy by Ownership in Essex
Of the total 321 dwellings in Essex, owner-occupied units account for 283 (88.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 38 (11.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 283 | 88.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 38 | 11.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 321 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Essex
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 88 | 27.4% |
| 2-Person Household | 89 | 27.7% |
| 3-Person Household | 51 | 15.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 93 | 29.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 321 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 69 (78.4%) | 19 (21.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 82 (92.1%) | 7 (7.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 41 (80.4%) | 10 (19.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 91 (97.9%) | 2 (2.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 283 (88.2%) | 38 (11.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 114 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 99 (76.7%) | 30 (23.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 58 (87.9%) | 8 (12.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 72 | 22.4% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 73 | 22.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 47 | 14.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 59 | 18.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 45 | 14.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 16 | 5.0% |
| 85 Years and Over | 9 | 2.8% |
| Total | 321 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Essex
Median Income by Occupancy in Essex
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 283 (88.2%) | $103,250 |
| Renter-Occupied | 38 (11.8%) | $96,250 |
| Average | 321 (100.0%) | $102,788 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 8 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6 (2.1%) | 9 (23.7%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11 (3.9%) | 1 (2.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 41 (14.5%) | 5 (13.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 59 (20.8%) | 4 (10.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 95 (33.6%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 51 (18.0%) | 9 (23.7%) |
| Total | 283 (100.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 10 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 35 (12.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 71 (25.1%) | 5 (13.2%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 36 (12.7%) | 19 (50.0%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 83 (29.3%) | 2 (5.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 24 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 14 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 10 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 283 (100.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Essex
Housing Structures in Essex
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 299 | 93.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 | 0.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 20 | 6.2% |
| Total | 321 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 269 (90.0%) | 30 (10.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 12 (60.0%) | 8 (40.0%) |
| Total | 283 (88.2%) | 38 (11.8%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 73 (25.8%) | 19 (50.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 148 (52.3%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 62 (21.9%) | 9 (23.7%) |
| Total | 283 (100.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 261 (92.2%) | 38 (100.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 15 (5.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 3 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 283 (100.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Essex
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 49 (17.3%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 156 (55.1%) | 15 (39.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 74 (26.2%) | 13 (34.2%) |
| Total | 283 (100.0%) | 38 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Essex
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Essex
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 58 | 225 |
| Median Property Value | $219,200 | $214,300 |
| Median Household Income | $71,250 | $40 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $668 | $10 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,615 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 3 (5.2%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 3 (5.2%) | 27 (12.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 33 (56.9%) | 154 (68.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 19 (32.8%) | 40 (17.8%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 225 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 3 (5.2%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 9 (15.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4 (6.9%) | 8 (3.6%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3 (5.2%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10 (17.2%) | 8 (3.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3 (5.2%) | 31 (13.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15 (25.9%) | 56 (24.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 11 (19.0%) | 80 (35.6%) |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 225 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 21 (36.2%) | 106,250 (47,222.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 10 (17.2%) | 133 (59.1%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 10 (17.2%) | 49 (21.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 17 (29.3%) | 21 (9.3%) |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 225 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 5 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 7 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 46 (79.3%) | 28 (12.4%) |
| Total | 58 (100.0%) | 225 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Essex
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 245 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 139 (94.6%) | 8 (5.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 138 (98.6%) | 2 (1.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 945 (99.0%) | 10 (1.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 245 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 87 (97.8%) | 2 (2.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 121 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 664 (98.8%) | 8 (1.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 16 (17.4%) | 80 (87.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 38 (15.5%) | 226 (92.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 7 (4.8%) | 136 (92.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 13 (9.3%) | 125 (89.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 9 (9.8%) | 85 (92.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 22 (18.5%) | 99 (83.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 65 (95.6%) | 31 (45.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 36 (100.0%) | 30 (83.3%) |
| Total | 206 (21.6%) | 828 (86.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (12.1%) | 5 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (9.4%) | 11 (30.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (23.1%) | 11 (47.8%) |
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 (2.2%) | 2 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1 (3.1%) | 3 (8.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (23.1%) | 9 (39.1%) |
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 | 9 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2 (6.2%) | 2 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (23.1%) | 2 (8.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2 (1.1%) | 4 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (13.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.7%) |
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 | 9 (5.0%) | 3 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (13.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (47.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care 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 | 4 (2.2%) | 2 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (8.7%) |
Technology Access in Essex
Computing Device Access in Essex
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 251 | 78.2% |
| Smartphone | 277 | 86.3% |
| Tablet | 229 | 71.3% |
| No Computing Device | 17 | 5.3% |
| Total | 321 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Essex
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 227 | 70.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 17 | 5.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 33 | 10.3% |
| No Internet | 28 | 8.7% |
| Total | 321 | 100.0% |
Essex Summary
Essex, Illinois is a small village located in the northeastern corner of Kankakee County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Kankakee River, approximately 40 miles south of Chicago. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.
History
Essex was founded in 1835 by a group of settlers from New York. The village was named after Essex County, New York. The first settlers were primarily farmers, and the village grew slowly over the years. In 1854, the first post office was established in Essex. The village was incorporated in 1872.
In the late 19th century, the village was a popular destination for tourists, who came to enjoy the natural beauty of the Kankakee River. The village also had a thriving business district, with several stores, a hotel, and a bank.
In the early 20th century, the village experienced a period of growth. The population increased from 1,000 in 1900 to 1,500 in 1920. The village also saw the construction of several new buildings, including a new school, a library, and a fire station.
Geography
Essex is located in the northeastern corner of Kankakee County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Kankakee River, approximately 40 miles south of Chicago. The village has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The village is located in a rural area, with the nearest major city being Kankakee, which is approximately 10 miles away. The village is surrounded by farmland and wooded areas.
Economy
The economy of Essex is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. The village also has several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The village is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company. The village also has a small airport, which is used for private aviation.
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, the population of Essex was 1,845 people. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.5% from other races.
The median household income in Essex was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,000. The per capita income in the village was $20,000. Approximately 8.5% of the population was below the poverty line.
Conclusion
Essex, Illinois is a small village located in the northeastern corner of Kankakee County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Kankakee River, approximately 40 miles south of Chicago. The village has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census. The economy of Essex is largely based on agriculture, and the village is home to several small businesses. The racial makeup of the village is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median household income in Essex was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,000.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Essex?
Total Population of Essex is 955.
What is the Total Male Population of Essex?
Total Male Population of Essex is 418.
What is the Total Female Population of Essex?
Total Female Population of Essex is 537.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Essex?
There are 77.84 Males per 100 Females in Essex.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Essex?
There are 128.47 Females per 100 Males in Essex.
What is the Median Population Age in Essex?
Median Population Age in Essex is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Essex
Average Family Size in Essex is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Essex
Average Household Size in Essex is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Essex?
Per Capita income in Essex is $44,314.
What is the Median Family Income in Essex?
Median Family Income in Essex is $117,500.
What is the Median Household income in Essex?
Median Household Income in Essex is $102,788.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Essex?
Income or Wage Gap in Essex is 58.8%.
Women in Essex earn 41.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Essex?
Inequality or Gini Index in Essex is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Essex?
There are 478 People in the Labor Forcein in Essex.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Essex?
71.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Essex.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Essex?
Unemployment Rate in Essex is 2.3%.