Essex, MA

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Essex Overview

1,880
TOTAL POPULATION
930
MALE POPULATION
950
FEMALE POPULATION
97.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,647
PER CAPITA INCOME
$152,083
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$143,615
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,090
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Essex Zip Codes

Essex Area Codes

Race in Essex

The most populous races in Essex are White / Caucasian (1,864 | 99.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16 | 0.9%), and Two or more Races (8 | 0.4%).
Race in Essex
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino160.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,86499.2%
Two or more Races80.4%
Some other Race80.4%
Total1,880100.0%

Ancestry in Essex

The most populous ancestries reported in Essex are English (453 | 24.1%), Irish (220 | 11.7%), Italian (198 | 10.5%), French Canadian (95 | 5.1%), and Scottish (78 | 4.2%), together accounting for 55.5% of all Essex residents.
Ancestry in Essex
Ancestry# Population% Population
American472.5%
Austrian60.3%
Brazilian170.9%
Burmese80.4%
Canadian50.3%
Colombian160.9%
Dutch120.6%
Eastern European110.6%
English45324.1%
European130.7%
French542.9%
French Canadian955.1%
German442.3%
Greek271.4%
Irish22011.7%
Italian19810.5%
Polish281.5%
Scotch-Irish140.7%
Scottish784.2%
South American160.9%
Swedish351.9%
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Immigrants in Essex

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Essex came from Europe (18 | 1.0%), England (10 | 0.5%), Northern Europe (10 | 0.5%), Colombia (8 | 0.4%), and Germany (8 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Essex residents.
Immigrants in Essex
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Colombia80.4%
England100.5%
Europe181.0%
Germany80.4%
Latin America80.4%
Northern Europe100.5%
South America80.4%
Western Europe80.4%
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Sex and Age in Essex

Sex and Age in Essex

The most populous age groups in Essex are 5 to 9 Years (102 | 11.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (174 | 18.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Essex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years99 (10.6%)63 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years102 (11.0%)7 (0.7%)
10 to 14 Years74 (8.0%)23 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Years19 (2.0%)174 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years23 (2.5%)24 (2.5%)
25 to 29 Years36 (3.9%)54 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years50 (5.4%)28 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years82 (8.8%)93 (9.8%)
40 to 44 Years26 (2.8%)28 (2.9%)
45 to 49 Years89 (9.6%)92 (9.7%)
50 to 54 Years60 (6.5%)105 (11.1%)
55 to 59 Years93 (10.0%)18 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years37 (4.0%)113 (11.9%)
65 to 69 Years51 (5.5%)30 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years46 (5.0%)25 (2.6%)
75 to 79 Years19 (2.0%)21 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years5 (0.5%)10 (1.1%)
85 Years and over19 (2.0%)42 (4.4%)
Total930 (100.0%)950 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Essex

Median Family Size in Essex

The median family size in Essex is 3.27 persons per family, with married-couple families (398 | 80.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (52 | 10.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Essex
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple398 (80.7%)3.41
Single Male/Father43 (8.7%)2.79
Single Female/Mother52 (10.5%)2.62
Total Families493 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Essex

The median household size in Essex is 2.81 persons per household, with married-couple households (398 | 59.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (176 | 26.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Essex
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple398 (59.5%)3.47
Single Male/Father43 (6.4%)3.33
Single Female/Mother52 (7.8%)2.90
Non-family176 (26.3%)1.16
Total Households669 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex

Out of a total of 669 households in Essex, 493 (73.7%) are family households, while 176 (26.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 159, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 165.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-165 (24.7%)
2-Person Households155 (23.2%)4 (0.6%)
3-Person Households108 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households159 (23.8%)7 (1.1%)
5-Person Households24 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households47 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (73.7%)176 (26.3%)

Female Fertility in Essex

Fertility by Age in Essex

Average fertility rate in Essex is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 198.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Essex
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)198.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Essex

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Essex
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Essex

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Essex
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (100.0%)162.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Essex

Income Overview in Essex

Per Capita Income in Essex is $55,647, while median incomes of families and households are $152,083 and $143,615 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,880$55,647
Median Family Income493$152,083
Mean Family Income493$170,521
Median Household Income669$143,615
Mean Household Income669$153,763
Income Deficit493$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,88050.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,88049.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,8800.41

Earnings by Sex in Essex

Average Earnings in Essex are $72,292, $91,271 for men and $45,323 for women, a difference of 50.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Essex
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male549 (46.9%)$91,271
Female622 (53.1%)$45,323
Total1,171 (100.0%)$72,292

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex

The most common earnings brackets in Essex are $100,000+ for men (237 | 43.2%) and $100,000+ for women (127 | 20.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less14 (2.5%)83 (13.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (1.6%)61 (9.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49923 (4.2%)34 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99913 (2.4%)8 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)23 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9999 (1.6%)7 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)8 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (4.5%)15 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99941 (7.5%)43 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,9996 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (1.1%)8 (1.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)17 (2.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99919 (3.5%)31 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (2.9%)26 (4.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (5.1%)15 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999103 (18.8%)109 (17.5%)
$100,000+237 (43.2%)127 (20.4%)
Total549 (100.0%)622 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex

Average earnings in Essex are $91,979 for men and $71,458 for women, a difference of 22.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,667, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $57,188. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $91,064, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$57,188$26,875
Bachelor's Degree$92,083$66,111
Graduate Degree$116,667$91,064
Total$91,979$71,458

Family Income in Essex

Family Income Brackets in Essex

According to the Essex family income data, there are 130 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Essex
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99981.6%
$25,000 to $34,9997515.2%
$35,000 to $49,99940.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996312.8%
$75,000 to $99,999224.5%
$100,000 to $149,9996212.6%
$150,000 to $199,99913026.4%
$200,000+12926.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex

4-person families (146 | 29.6%) account for the highest median family income in Essex with $217,500 per family, while 4-person families (146 | 29.6%) have the highest median income of $54,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families190 (38.5%)$68,452
3-Person Families91 (18.5%)$151,607
4-Person Families146 (29.6%)$217,500
5-Person Families19 (3.8%)$0
6-Person Families47 (9.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total493 (100.0%)$152,083

Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex

Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners43 (8.7%)$36,563
1 Earner114 (23.1%)$0
2 Earners243 (49.3%)$199,570
3+ Earners93 (18.9%)$186,197
Total493 (100.0%)$152,083

Household Income in Essex

Household Income Brackets in Essex

With 153 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Essex, accounting for 22.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Essex
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999517.6%
$25,000 to $34,9999313.9%
$35,000 to $49,999324.8%
$50,000 to $74,999406.0%
$75,000 to $99,999314.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911717.5%
$150,000 to $199,99915222.7%
$200,000+15322.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Essex

The median household income in Essex is $143,615, with the highest median household income of $173,913 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 334 households (49.9%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Essex
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years169 (25.3%)$133,594
45 to 64 Years334 (49.9%)$173,913
65+ Years166 (24.8%)$53,182
Total669 (100.0%)$143,615

Poverty in Essex

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 4.5% for females among the residents of Essex, 15 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 31 females (25.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (63.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years34 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)31 (25.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (14.3%)43 (4.5%)

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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (71.7%)63 (100.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years70 (68.6%)21 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years56 (86.2%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (36.4%)114 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years52 (60.5%)82 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years108 (100.0%)90 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years149 (100.0%)185 (93.9%)
55 to 64 Years130 (100.0%)131 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (84.5%)55 (100.0%)
75 Years and over43 (100.0%)73 (100.0%)
Total797 (85.7%)907 (95.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Essex show that 8.5% or 34 of the total 398 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.0%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children166 (83.0%)34 (17.0%)
3 or 4 Children57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (91.5%)34 (8.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Essex

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Essex
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (15.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Essex

The poverty data for Essex shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (8.5%) and 8 of the single-parent households (8.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (17.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Essex
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (17.0%)8 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (8.5%)8 (8.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Essex

Employment by Class of Employer in Essex

Among the 951 employed individuals in Essex, private company employees (544 | 57.2%), not-for-profit organizations (175 | 18.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (69 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Essex
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees54457.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)363.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)697.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations17518.4%
Local Government Employees687.1%
State Government Employees343.6%
Federal Government Employees252.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total951100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Essex

According to the labor force statistics for Essex, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,451), 75.1% or 1,090 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 78 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Essex
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years118 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years41 (87.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years63 (70.0%)5 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years198 (86.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years322 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years90 (81.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years118 (78.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years57 (37.5%)7 (12.3%)
75 Years and over5 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,090 (75.1%)12 (1.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex

According to labor force statistics for Essex, 86.6% of individuals (869) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,004) are in the labor force, with 0.6% or 5 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 92.7% or 622 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma109 (65.3%)8 (4.6%)
College / Associate Degree131 (86.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher622 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total869 (86.6%)6 (0.6%)

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 (220 | 20.4%), Community & Social Service (201 | 18.6%), Education Instruction & Library (145 | 13.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (136 | 12.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (63 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Essex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (77.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.7%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (63.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Essex
OccupationMaleFemale
Management96 (43.6%)124 (56.4%)
Business & Financial40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science68 (50.0%)68 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (36.5%)40 (63.5%)
Community & Social Service 82 (40.8%)119 (59.2%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (39.5%)26 (60.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library60 (41.4%)85 (58.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (23.3%)23 (76.7%)
Health Technologists7 (43.8%)9 (56.2%)
Total (Category)293 (46.7%)334 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Essex are Food Preparation & Serving (137 | 12.7%), Personal Care & Service (60 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (36 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (8 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Essex

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%), Food Preparation & Serving (96.4%), and Personal Care & Service (20.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Essex
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (3.6%)132 (96.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service48 (80.0%)12 (20.0%)
Total (Category)68 (27.4%)180 (72.6%)
Total (Overall)508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Essex are Office & Administration (39 | 3.6%), and Sales & Related (31 | 2.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Essex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Essex
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related14 (45.2%)17 (54.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Total (Category)14 (20.0%)56 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Essex are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (74 | 6.9%), and Construction & Extraction (37 | 3.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Essex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Essex
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Essex are Production (11 | 1.0%), Transportation (7 | 0.6%), and Material Moving (4 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Essex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Essex
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Essex

Employment Industries in Essex

The major employment industries in Essex include Educational Services (185 | 17.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (132 | 12.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (127 | 11.8%), Construction (90 | 8.4%), and Information (86 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Essex

Employment Industries by Sex in Essex

The Essex industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (96.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (95.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade23 (54.8%)19 (45.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information47 (54.6%)39 (45.4%)
Finance & Insurance8 (14.8%)46 (85.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing49 (83.1%)10 (17.0%)
Professional & Scientific33 (43.4%)43 (56.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Educational Services81 (43.8%)104 (56.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (4.5%)126 (95.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation55 (91.7%)5 (8.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services5 (3.9%)122 (96.1%)
Public Administration25 (56.8%)19 (43.2%)
Total508 (47.1%)570 (52.9%)

Education in Essex

School Enrollment in Essex

The most common levels of schooling among the 437 students in Essex are high school (193 | 44.2%), elementary school (100 | 22.9%), and middle school (97 | 22.2%).
School Enrollment in Essex
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool163.7%
Kindergarten92.1%
Elementary School10022.9%
Middle School9722.2%
High School19344.2%
College / Undergraduate225.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total437100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex

Out of a total of 437 students who are enrolled in schools in Essex, 51 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 386 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 109 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (50.0%)8 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds79 (81.4%)18 (18.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds169 (90.9%)17 (9.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total386 (88.3%)51 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex

Science & technology (122 | 14.7%), business (111 | 13.3%), education (110 | 13.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (79 | 9.5%), and literature & languages (75 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 832 individuals in Essex who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics212.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural799.5%
Physical & Health Sciences455.4%
Psychology556.6%
Social Sciences698.3%
Engineering253.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology12214.7%
Business11113.3%
Education11013.2%
Literature & Languages759.0%
Liberal Arts & History212.5%
Visual & Performing Arts627.4%
Communications151.8%
Arts & Humanities222.6%
Total832100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Essex

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Essex

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Essex are males with 2 vehicles (325, accounting for 72.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (320, making up 64.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Essex
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle53 (11.8%)75 (14.9%)
2 Vehicles325 (72.5%)320 (63.6%)
3 Vehicles43 (9.6%)73 (14.5%)
4 Vehicles8 (1.8%)14 (2.8%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (4.2%)21 (4.2%)
Total448 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Essex

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Essex are 10 to 14 minutes (203 commuters, 26.2%), 60 to 89 minutes (145 commuters, 18.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (134 commuters, 17.3%).
Commute Time in Essex
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes111.4%
5 to 9 Minutes739.4%
10 to 14 Minutes20326.2%
15 to 19 Minutes13417.3%
20 to 24 Minutes496.3%
25 to 29 Minutes40.5%
30 to 34 Minutes668.5%
35 to 39 Minutes91.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes192.5%
60 to 89 Minutes14518.7%
90 or more Minutes617.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Essex

The most common commute times in Essex are 60 to 89 minutes (98 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (136 commuters, 34.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Essex
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes29 (7.6%)44 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes67 (17.6%)136 (34.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes22 (5.8%)112 (28.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes34 (8.9%)15 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes40 (10.5%)26 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes98 (25.7%)47 (12.0%)
90 or more Minutes61 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex

The most frequent times of departure to work in Essex are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (90, 23.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (160, 40.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM22 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (1.3%)7 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39 (10.2%)4 (1.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16 (4.2%)41 (10.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM90 (23.6%)40 (10.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (14.4%)37 (9.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM78 (20.5%)160 (40.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29 (7.6%)27 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)20 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)49 (12.5%)
Total381 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Essex

Occupancy by Ownership in Essex

Of the total 669 dwellings in Essex, owner-occupied units account for 570 (85.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 99 (14.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Essex
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units57085.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9914.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units669100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Essex

Occupancy by Household Size in Essex
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household16524.7%
2-Person Household15923.8%
3-Person Household10816.1%
4+ Person Household23735.4%
Total Housing Units669100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household90 (54.5%)75 (45.5%)
2-Person Household135 (84.9%)24 (15.1%)
3-Person Household108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units570 (85.2%)99 (14.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (61.1%)7 (38.9%)
High School Diploma101 (90.2%)11 (9.8%)
College/Associate Degree76 (65.0%)41 (35.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher382 (90.5%)40 (9.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7210.8%
35 to 44 Years9714.5%
45 to 54 Years14822.1%
55 to 64 Years18627.8%
65 to 74 Years7310.9%
75 to 84 Years517.6%
85 Years and Over426.3%
Total669100.0%

Housing Finances in Essex

Median Income by Occupancy in Essex

Median Income by Occupancy in Essex
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied570 (85.2%)$150,625
Renter-Occupied99 (14.8%)$31,806
Average669 (100.0%)$143,615

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)23 (23.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (1.4%)20 (20.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99984 (14.7%)9 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (1.9%)21 (21.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (5.6%)8 (8.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999117 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more287 (50.3%)18 (18.2%)
Total570 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)13 (13.1%)
$300 to $4990 (0.0%)11 (11.1%)
$500 to $79910 (1.8%)19 (19.2%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49981 (14.2%)9 (9.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999104 (18.2%)16 (16.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499116 (20.3%)8 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999100 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more159 (27.9%)23 (23.2%)
Total570 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Essex

Housing Structures in Essex

Housing Structures in Essex
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached38858.0%
Single Unit, Attached15623.3%
2 Unit Apartments8212.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments365.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments71.1%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total669100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached379 (97.7%)9 (2.3%)
Single Unit, Attached147 (94.2%)9 (5.8%)
2 Unit Apartments44 (53.7%)38 (46.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total570 (85.2%)99 (14.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Essex

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Essex
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)36 (36.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms82 (14.4%)63 (63.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms169 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms319 (56.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total570 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas320 (56.1%)47 (47.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas23 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity37 (6.5%)52 (52.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene182 (31.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total570 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Essex

Household Vehicle Usage in Essex
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)11 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle130 (22.8%)73 (73.7%)
2 Vehicles359 (63.0%)15 (15.1%)
3 or more Vehicles81 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total570 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Essex

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Essex

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units141429
Median Property Value$776,900$653,300
Median Household Income$144,750$217
Monthly Housing Costs$1,501$159
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$34

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99910 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99922 (15.6%)90 (21.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99930 (21.3%)203 (47.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99979 (56.0%)79 (18.4%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)57 (13.3%)
Total141 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99940 (28.4%)8 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)44 (10.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9999 (6.4%)11 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (6.4%)23 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (9.2%)22 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more70 (49.6%)104 (24.2%)
Total141 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)150,781 (35,147.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x8 (5.7%)19 (4.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x15 (10.6%)150 (35.0%)
4.0x or more118 (83.7%)52 (12.1%)
Total141 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Essex

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years383 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years338 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
55 to 64 Years261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,872 (99.6%)8 (0.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born171 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen383 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen124 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00076 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999280 (97.2%)8 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99979 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,365 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)171 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (4.4%)366 (95.6%)
19 to 25 Years27 (21.8%)97 (78.2%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (3.5%)229 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (4.3%)323 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years54 (20.7%)219 (83.9%)
65 to 74 Years152 (100.0%)79 (52.0%)
75 Years and over116 (100.0%)75 (64.7%)
Total389 (20.7%)1,657 (88.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Essex

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Essex
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.8%)64 (14.2%)
65 to 74 Years25 (25.8%)11 (20.0%)
75 Years and over25 (58.1%)42 (57.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Essex

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Essex: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (28.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years25 (25.8%)11 (20.0%)
75 Years and over25 (58.1%)11 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Essex: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)31 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (14.0%)9 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Essex: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.8%)43 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)11 (15.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Essex: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years7 (7.2%)11 (20.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (45.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Essex: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (45.2%)

Technology Access in Essex

Computing Device Access in Essex

Computing Device Access in Essex
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop57686.1%
Smartphone62693.6%
Tablet50475.3%
No Computing Device182.7%
Total669100.0%

Internet Access in Essex

Internet Access in Essex
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home53079.2%
Cellular Data Only6810.2%
Satellite Internet142.1%
No Internet659.7%
Total669100.0%

Essex Summary

Essex, Massachusetts is a small town located in the northeastern part of the state, about 25 miles north of Boston. It is bordered by the towns of Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The town has a population of approximately 3,500 people and covers an area of about 10 square miles.

History

Essex was first settled in 1634 by a group of settlers from Ipswich. The town was originally part of Ipswich, but was incorporated as its own town in 1819. The town was named after the English county of Essex, which was the home of many of the original settlers.
Essex was a major fishing and shipbuilding center in the 19th century. The town was home to several shipyards, including the famous A.D. Story Shipyard, which built many of the famous clipper ships of the era. The town was also home to several fish processing plants, which processed cod, haddock, and other fish caught in the nearby waters.

Geography

Essex is located in the northeastern part of Massachusetts, about 25 miles north of Boston. The town is bordered by the towns of Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The town is located on the Essex River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The town is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of town.
The town is home to several parks and conservation areas, including the Essex River Wildlife Sanctuary, the Essex County Greenbelt, and the Essex National Heritage Area. The town is also home to several beaches, including Crane Beach and Plum Island Beach.

Economy

Essex is a small, rural town with a largely agricultural economy. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including apples, cranberries, and blueberries. The town is also home to several nurseries, which produce a variety of plants and flowers.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and art galleries. The town is also home to several marinas, which provide services to boaters and fishermen.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Essex had a population of 3,504 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Essex was $68,750, and the median family income was $77,917. The per capita income for the town was $32,917. About 4.3% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Essex?
Total Population of Essex is 1,880.
What is the Total Male Population of Essex?
Total Male Population of Essex is 930.
What is the Total Female Population of Essex?
Total Female Population of Essex is 950.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Essex?
There are 97.89 Males per 100 Females in Essex.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Essex?
There are 102.15 Females per 100 Males in Essex.
What is the Median Population Age in Essex?
Median Population Age in Essex is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Essex
Average Family Size in Essex is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Essex
Average Household Size in Essex is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Essex?
Per Capita income in Essex is $55,647.
What is the Median Family Income in Essex?
Median Family Income in Essex is $152,083.
What is the Median Household income in Essex?
Median Household Income in Essex is $143,615.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Essex?
Income or Wage Gap in Essex is 50.3%.
Women in Essex earn 49.7 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 1,090 People in the Labor Forcein in Essex.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Essex?
75.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Essex.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Essex?
Unemployment Rate in Essex is 1.1%.