Essex County, NY

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Essex County Overview

37,314
TOTAL POPULATION
19,297
MALE POPULATION
18,017
FEMALE POPULATION
107.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
93.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,049
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,271
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,090
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,213
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,229
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Essex County Area Codes

Race in Essex County

The most populous races in Essex County are White / Caucasian (34,753 | 93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,066 | 2.9%), and Black / African American (977 | 2.6%).
Race in Essex County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1150.3%
Black / African American9772.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,0662.9%
Native / Alaskan900.2%
White / Caucasian34,75393.1%
Two or more Races8952.4%
Some other Race4741.3%
Total37,314100.0%

Ancestry in Essex County

The most populous ancestries reported in Essex County are Irish (7,019 | 18.8%), English (5,949 | 15.9%), German (4,453 | 11.9%), French (4,418 | 11.8%), and Italian (2,701 | 7.2%), together accounting for 65.8% of all Essex County residents.
Ancestry in Essex County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan10.0%
African170.1%
Albanian120.0%
Alsatian40.0%
American2,1395.7%
Arab200.1%
Armenian250.1%
Australian100.0%
Austrian1470.4%
Belgian500.1%
Bhutanese240.1%
Blackfeet90.0%
Brazilian270.1%
British6101.6%
Bulgarian70.0%
Burmese80.0%
Cajun70.0%
Canadian1830.5%
Celtic100.0%
Central American610.2%
Cherokee680.2%
Chilean340.1%
Chippewa30.0%
Colombian60.0%
Cuban320.1%
Cypriot170.1%
Czech890.2%
Czechoslovakian180.1%
Danish880.2%
Dominican1460.4%
Dutch7372.0%
Eastern European1580.4%
English5,94915.9%
Estonian20.0%
Ethiopian460.1%
European8402.2%
Finnish60.0%
French4,41811.8%
French American Indian250.1%
French Canadian1,2723.4%
German4,45311.9%
Greek1440.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro80.0%
Guyanese40.0%
Haitian160.0%
Honduran120.0%
Hungarian1360.4%
Indian (Asian)200.1%
Irish7,01918.8%
Iroquois720.2%
Israeli30.0%
Italian2,7017.2%
Jamaican490.1%
Kenyan10.0%
Korean500.1%
Latvian230.1%
Lebanese90.0%
Lithuanian1560.4%
Macedonian100.0%
Mexican1050.3%
Northern European710.2%
Norwegian3671.0%
Pakistani90.0%
Palestinian10.0%
Panamanian120.0%
Pennsylvania German620.2%
Peruvian170.1%
Polish1,7384.7%
Portuguese340.1%
Puerto Rican2590.7%
Romanian760.2%
Russian1470.4%
Salvadoran370.1%
Scandinavian2130.6%
Scotch-Irish4451.2%
Scottish1,1033.0%
Serbian1180.3%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic50.0%
Slovak240.1%
Slovene80.0%
South African10.0%
South American650.2%
Spaniard110.0%
Spanish560.2%
Sri Lankan200.1%
Subsaharan African1220.3%
Swedish4241.1%
Swiss1380.4%
Thai290.1%
Turkish290.1%
Ukrainian1690.4%
Venezuelan80.0%
Welsh3661.0%
West Indian80.0%
Yugoslavian2140.6%
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Immigrants in Essex County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Essex County came from Europe (659 | 1.8%), Eastern Europe (384 | 1.0%), Latin America (376 | 1.0%), Asia (294 | 0.8%), and Caribbean (199 | 0.5%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Essex County residents.
Immigrants in Essex County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan10.0%
Africa450.1%
Albania220.1%
Asia2940.8%
Australia260.1%
Bangladesh280.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1170.3%
Brazil600.2%
Bulgaria70.0%
Canada1170.3%
Caribbean1990.5%
Central America650.2%
Chile60.0%
China80.0%
Colombia30.0%
Cuba210.1%
Czechoslovakia30.0%
Dominican Republic1660.4%
Eastern Africa210.1%
Eastern Asia130.0%
Eastern Europe3841.0%
Ecuador140.0%
El Salvador40.0%
England530.1%
Ethiopia170.1%
Europe6591.8%
France260.1%
Germany680.2%
Greece50.0%
Guyana40.0%
Haiti90.0%
Honduras120.0%
India800.2%
Iran90.0%
Ireland60.0%
Israel30.0%
Italy290.1%
Jamaica30.0%
Japan30.0%
Kazakhstan490.1%
Kenya10.0%
Korea20.0%
Kuwait20.0%
Latin America3761.0%
Mexico420.1%
Moldova640.2%
Netherlands340.1%
Northern Europe1020.3%
Norway20.0%
Oceania260.1%
Pakistan170.1%
Panama70.0%
Peru170.1%
Philippines370.1%
Poland100.0%
Russia90.0%
Scotland20.0%
Serbia470.1%
South Africa240.1%
South America1120.3%
South Central Asia1850.5%
South Eastern Asia540.1%
Southern Europe400.1%
Spain10.0%
Sweden60.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Thailand90.0%
Turkey200.1%
Ukraine470.1%
Uzbekistan10.0%
Venezuela80.0%
Vietnam80.0%
Western Asia420.1%
Western Europe1330.4%
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Sex and Age in Essex County

Sex and Age in Essex County

The most populous age groups in Essex County are 60 to 64 Years (1,662 | 8.6%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,591 | 8.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Essex County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years726 (3.8%)733 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years693 (3.6%)845 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years945 (4.9%)782 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years1,050 (5.4%)820 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years981 (5.1%)809 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years1,171 (6.1%)886 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,237 (6.4%)972 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,164 (6.0%)958 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,163 (6.0%)973 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,141 (5.9%)1,031 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,329 (6.9%)1,271 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,603 (8.3%)1,527 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,662 (8.6%)1,578 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,501 (7.8%)1,591 (8.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,250 (6.5%)1,080 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years847 (4.4%)660 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years535 (2.8%)545 (3.0%)
85 Years and over299 (1.5%)956 (5.3%)
Total19,297 (100.0%)18,017 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Essex County

Median Family Size in Essex County

The median family size in Essex County is 2.73 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,537 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.8 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (883 | 9.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Essex County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,118 (74.6%)2.73
Single Male/Father883 (9.3%)2.65
Single Female/Mother1,537 (16.1%)2.80
Total Families9,538 (100.0%)2.73

Median Household Size in Essex County

The median household size in Essex County is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,537 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (6,212 | 39.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Essex County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,118 (45.2%)2.75
Single Male/Father883 (5.6%)3.17
Single Female/Mother1,537 (9.8%)3.20
Non-family6,212 (39.4%)1.26
Total Households15,750 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex County

Out of a total of 15,750 households in Essex County, 9,538 (60.6%) are family households, while 6,212 (39.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,037, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,069.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Essex County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,069 (32.2%)
2-Person Households5,037 (32.0%)1,002 (6.4%)
3-Person Households2,099 (13.3%)77 (0.5%)
4-Person Households1,506 (9.6%)19 (0.1%)
5-Person Households608 (3.9%)15 (0.1%)
6-Person Households194 (1.2%)30 (0.2%)
7+ Person Households94 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,538 (60.6%)6,212 (39.4%)

Female Fertility in Essex County

Fertility by Age in Essex County

Average fertility rate in Essex County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 81.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 52.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Essex County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years13 (3.2%)16.0
20 to 34 years215 (52.6%)81.0
35 to 50 years181 (44.3%)59.0
Total409 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Essex County

75.6% of women with births (409) in Essex County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 5.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Essex County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years137 (63.7%)78 (36.3%)
35 to 50 years172 (95.0%)9 (5.0%)
Total309 (75.5%)100 (24.4%)

Fertility by Education in Essex County

Average fertility rate in Essex County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 112.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 60.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Essex County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School21 (5.1%)23.0
High School Diploma36 (8.8%)25.0
College or Associate's Degree246 (60.2%)112.0
Bachelor's Degree102 (24.9%)81.0
Graduate Degree4 (1.0%)5.0
Total409 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex County

24.4% of women with births in Essex County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Essex County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
High School Diploma13 (36.1%)23 (63.9%)
College or Associate's Degree208 (84.6%)38 (15.4%)
Bachelor's Degree84 (82.4%)18 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (75.5%)100 (24.4%)

Income in Essex County

Income Overview in Essex County

Per Capita Income in Essex County is $39,049, while median incomes of families and households are $81,271 and $68,090 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income37,314$39,049
Median Family Income9,538$81,271
Mean Family Income9,538$103,375
Median Household Income15,750$68,090
Mean Household Income15,750$90,052
Income Deficit9,538$10,213
Wage / Income Gap (%)37,31420.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)37,31480.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index37,3140.45

Earnings by Sex in Essex County

Average Earnings in Essex County are $37,861, $41,479 for men and $33,184 for women, a difference of 20.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Essex County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,309 (52.5%)$41,479
Female9,314 (47.5%)$33,184
Total19,623 (100.0%)$37,861

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex County

The most common earnings brackets in Essex County are $100,000+ for men (1,274 | 12.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (759 | 8.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Essex County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less739 (7.2%)701 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999244 (2.4%)401 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499298 (2.9%)572 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999207 (2.0%)247 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499389 (3.8%)327 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999135 (1.3%)304 (3.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499275 (2.7%)270 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999225 (2.2%)114 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499262 (2.5%)251 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999182 (1.8%)319 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999517 (5.0%)663 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999612 (5.9%)674 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999876 (8.5%)592 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999557 (5.4%)687 (7.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999347 (3.4%)467 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999621 (6.0%)428 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999750 (7.3%)710 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999934 (9.1%)334 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999865 (8.4%)759 (8.2%)
$100,000+1,274 (12.4%)494 (5.3%)
Total10,309 (100.0%)9,314 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex County

Average earnings in Essex County are $48,014 for men and $37,735 for women, a difference of 21.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,636, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,604. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,788, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,606.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Essex County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,604$32,578
High School Diploma$41,182$29,606
College or Associate's Degree$48,333$37,051
Bachelor's Degree$62,043$42,802
Graduate Degree$71,636$62,788
Total$48,014$37,735

Family Income in Essex County

Family Income Brackets in Essex County

According to the Essex County family income data, there are 2,146 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 95 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Essex County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002582.7%
$10,000 to $14,999951.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995635.9%
$25,000 to $34,9995255.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,15412.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,82219.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,24013.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992,14622.5%
$150,000 to $199,9999259.7%
$200,000+8018.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex County

4-person families (1,221 | 12.8%) account for the highest median family income in Essex County with $109,338 per family, while 2-person families (5,486 | 57.5%) have the highest median income of $35,393 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Essex County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,486 (57.5%)$70,786
3-Person Families2,057 (21.6%)$92,788
4-Person Families1,221 (12.8%)$109,338
5-Person Families569 (6.0%)$108,622
6-Person Families145 (1.5%)$104,769
7+ Person Families60 (0.6%)$97,813
Total9,538 (100.0%)$81,271

Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex County

The median family income in Essex County is $81,271, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,011) having the highest median family income of $135,341, while families with 1 earner (2,774) have the lowest median family income of $50,929, accounting for 10.6% and 29.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Essex County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,047 (21.5%)$59,055
1 Earner2,774 (29.1%)$50,929
2 Earners3,706 (38.9%)$103,859
3+ Earners1,011 (10.6%)$135,341
Total9,538 (100.0%)$81,271

Household Income in Essex County

Household Income Brackets in Essex County

With 3,024 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Essex County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 583 households (3.7%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Essex County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005833.7%
$10,000 to $14,9996304.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4969.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1817.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,93712.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992,94518.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76411.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993,02419.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1187.1%
$200,000+1,1027.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Essex County

The median household income in Essex County is $68,090, with the highest median household income of $80,613 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,297 households (40.0%) 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 197 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Essex County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years197 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years3,474 (22.1%)$74,739
45 to 64 Years6,297 (40.0%)$80,613
65+ Years5,782 (36.7%)$55,230
Total15,750 (100.0%)$68,090

Poverty in Essex County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex County

With 9.6% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Essex County, 25 to 34 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 253 males (13.6%) and 171 females (23.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (12.1%)171 (23.7%)
5 Years5 (4.9%)10 (14.9%)
6 to 11 Years100 (12.8%)101 (11.0%)
12 to 14 Years74 (10.5%)58 (10.5%)
15 Years2 (1.2%)10 (6.3%)
16 and 17 Years65 (13.2%)44 (12.7%)
18 to 24 Years129 (11.1%)248 (23.5%)
25 to 34 Years253 (13.6%)261 (14.1%)
35 to 44 Years214 (11.8%)200 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years128 (5.5%)150 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years297 (9.5%)404 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years241 (8.9%)182 (6.9%)
75 Years and over93 (5.7%)150 (7.5%)
Total1,681 (9.6%)1,989 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex County

According to the poverty statistics in Essex County, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.8% of males and 93.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Essex County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years582 (87.9%)550 (76.3%)
5 Years98 (95.2%)57 (85.1%)
6 to 11 Years683 (87.2%)815 (89.0%)
12 to 14 Years630 (89.5%)494 (89.5%)
15 Years165 (98.8%)149 (93.7%)
16 and 17 Years427 (86.8%)303 (87.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,035 (88.9%)806 (76.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,608 (86.4%)1,597 (86.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,592 (88.1%)1,731 (89.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,189 (94.5%)2,152 (93.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,830 (90.5%)2,695 (87.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,473 (91.1%)2,468 (93.1%)
75 Years and over1,553 (94.4%)1,848 (92.5%)
Total15,865 (90.4%)15,665 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Essex County show that 3.7% or 267 of the total 7,118 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 7.9%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.9%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Essex County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,646 (96.9%)150 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,825 (94.3%)111 (5.7%)
3 or 4 Children345 (99.1%)3 (0.9%)
5 or more Children35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Total6,851 (96.3%)267 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Essex County

According to the poverty data in Essex County, 23.4% or 207 single-father households and 12.8% or 196 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 207 households (33.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (40.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Essex County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)41 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children207 (33.8%)122 (13.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)33 (40.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total207 (23.4%)196 (12.8%)

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

The poverty data for Essex County shows that 267 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 403 of the single-parent households (16.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (7.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (29.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Essex County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children150 (3.1%)41 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children111 (5.7%)329 (21.2%)
3 or 4 Children3 (0.9%)33 (29.7%)
5 or more Children3 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (3.7%)403 (16.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Essex County

Employment by Class of Employer in Essex County

Among the 16,875 employed individuals in Essex County, private company employees (8,316 | 49.3%), not-for-profit organizations (2,988 | 17.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,558 | 9.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Essex County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8,31649.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7294.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5589.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,98817.7%
Local Government Employees1,5319.1%
State Government Employees1,3898.2%
Federal Government Employees3432.0%
Unpaid Family Workers210.1%
Total16,875100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Essex County

According to the labor force statistics for Essex County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (32,264), 56.5% or 18,229 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 930 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 87.3% or 4,166 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.6% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Essex County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years638 (41.3%)125 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,371 (76.6%)195 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,502 (73.0%)89 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,661 (75.2%)51 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,347 (78.6%)161 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years4,166 (87.3%)125 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years2,194 (70.1%)61 (2.8%)
60 to 64 Years1,811 (55.9%)94 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,187 (21.9%)15 (1.3%)
75 Years and over342 (8.9%)4 (1.2%)
Total18,229 (56.5%)930 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex County

According to labor force statistics for Essex County, 74.7% of individuals (14,691) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,666) are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 588 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 83.6% or 4,997 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.9% or 75 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Essex County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School538 (34.1%)219 (13.9%)
High School Diploma4,545 (71.0%)326 (5.1%)
College / Associate Degree4,607 (80.7%)280 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,997 (83.6%)60 (1.0%)
Total14,691 (74.7%)787 (4.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Essex County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex County are Community & Social Service (2,340 | 13.5%), Management (2,223 | 12.9%), Education Instruction & Library (1,349 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,159 | 6.7%), and Health Technologists (817 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Essex County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Essex County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.4%), Life, Physical & Social Science (86.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.9%), and Business & Financial (70.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Essex County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,348 (60.6%)875 (39.4%)
Business & Financial186 (29.6%)442 (70.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science482 (80.7%)115 (19.3%)
Computers & Mathematics174 (72.5%)66 (27.5%)
Architecture & Engineering70 (86.4%)11 (13.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science238 (86.2%)38 (13.8%)
Community & Social Service 827 (35.3%)1,513 (64.7%)
Education, Arts & Media168 (34.7%)316 (65.3%)
Legal Services & Support143 (72.2%)55 (27.8%)
Education Instruction & Library343 (25.4%)1,006 (74.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment173 (56.0%)136 (44.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating326 (28.1%)833 (71.9%)
Health Technologists268 (32.8%)549 (67.2%)
Total (Category)3,169 (45.6%)3,778 (54.4%)
Total (Overall)9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Essex County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,185 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (914 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (776 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (416 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (363 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Essex County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Essex County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.2%), Security & Protection (80.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (61.9%), and Personal Care & Service (54.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Essex County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support132 (14.4%)782 (85.6%)
Security & Protection292 (80.4%)71 (19.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention79 (62.2%)48 (37.8%)
Law Enforcement213 (90.2%)23 (9.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving452 (38.1%)733 (61.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance499 (64.3%)277 (35.7%)
Personal Care & Service188 (45.2%)228 (54.8%)
Total (Category)1,563 (42.8%)2,091 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Essex County are Office & Administration (1,754 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (1,272 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Essex County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Essex County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related583 (45.8%)689 (54.2%)
Office & Administration554 (31.6%)1,200 (68.4%)
Total (Category)1,137 (37.6%)1,889 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Essex County are Construction & Extraction (976 | 5.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (703 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (198 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Essex County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Essex County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry155 (78.3%)43 (21.7%)
Construction & Extraction925 (94.8%)51 (5.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair698 (99.3%)5 (0.7%)
Total (Category)1,778 (94.7%)99 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Essex County are Production (911 | 5.3%), Transportation (544 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (335 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Essex County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Essex County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production611 (67.1%)300 (32.9%)
Transportation490 (90.1%)54 (9.9%)
Material Moving307 (91.6%)28 (8.4%)
Total (Category)1,408 (78.7%)382 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Essex County

Employment Industries in Essex County

The major employment industries in Essex County include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,835 | 16.4%), Educational Services (1,904 | 11.0%), Retail Trade (1,655 | 9.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,650 | 9.5%), and Manufacturing (1,487 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Essex County

Employment Industries by Sex in Essex County

The Essex County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (91.9%), and Construction (88.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.2%), and Finance & Insurance (70.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Essex County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting362 (79.4%)94 (20.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,301 (88.7%)165 (11.3%)
Manufacturing1,115 (75.0%)372 (25.0%)
Wholesale Trade92 (64.8%)50 (35.2%)
Retail Trade961 (58.1%)694 (41.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing342 (79.2%)90 (20.8%)
Utilities113 (91.9%)10 (8.1%)
Information198 (68.0%)93 (32.0%)
Finance & Insurance154 (29.1%)375 (70.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing206 (58.4%)147 (41.6%)
Professional & Scientific450 (52.6%)405 (47.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support253 (61.0%)162 (39.0%)
Educational Services687 (36.1%)1,217 (63.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance589 (20.8%)2,246 (79.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation518 (74.0%)182 (26.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services693 (42.0%)957 (58.0%)
Public Administration606 (62.9%)357 (37.1%)
Total9,055 (52.4%)8,239 (47.6%)

Education in Essex County

School Enrollment in Essex County

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,542 students in Essex County are high school (1,617 | 24.7%), middle school (1,497 | 22.9%), and college / undergraduate (1,326 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in Essex County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3765.8%
Kindergarten1572.4%
Elementary School1,30019.9%
Middle School1,49722.9%
High School1,61724.7%
College / Undergraduate1,32620.3%
Graduate / Professional2694.1%
Total6,542100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex County

Out of a total of 6,542 students who are enrolled in schools in Essex County, 1,106 (16.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,436 (83.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 188 (41.3% 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 1,088 (94.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Essex County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds232 (74.6%)79 (25.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,292 (85.7%)215 (14.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,539 (90.1%)169 (9.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,088 (94.3%)66 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds378 (78.9%)101 (21.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds462 (71.9%)181 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds181 (63.5%)104 (36.5%)
35 Years and over267 (58.7%)188 (41.3%)
Total5,436 (83.1%)1,106 (16.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex County

Education (1,355 | 13.8%), business (1,155 | 11.7%), science & technology (1,146 | 11.6%), social sciences (1,056 | 10.7%), and liberal arts & history (715 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 9,851 individuals in Essex County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Essex County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2032.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6937.0%
Physical & Health Sciences5485.6%
Psychology6226.3%
Social Sciences1,05610.7%
Engineering4424.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies470.5%
Science & Technology1,14611.6%
Business1,15511.7%
Education1,35513.8%
Literature & Languages5155.2%
Liberal Arts & History7157.3%
Visual & Performing Arts5695.8%
Communications2342.4%
Arts & Humanities5515.6%
Total9,851100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Essex County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Essex County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Essex County are males with 2 vehicles (4,423, accounting for 49.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,548, making up 55.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Essex County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle388 (4.4%)511 (6.5%)
1 Vehicle1,404 (15.8%)1,402 (17.7%)
2 Vehicles4,423 (49.7%)3,548 (44.9%)
3 Vehicles1,773 (19.9%)1,523 (19.3%)
4 Vehicles677 (7.6%)714 (9.0%)
5 or more Vehicles228 (2.6%)210 (2.7%)
Total8,893 (100.0%)7,908 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Essex County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Essex County are 5 to 9 minutes (3,089 commuters, 20.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,536 commuters, 16.7%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,647 commuters, 10.8%).
Commute Time in Essex County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,1517.6%
5 to 9 Minutes3,08920.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2,53616.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1,4869.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,4949.8%
25 to 29 Minutes6794.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1,64710.8%
35 to 39 Minutes3412.2%
40 to 44 Minutes6654.4%
45 to 59 Minutes8095.3%
60 to 89 Minutes7254.8%
90 or more Minutes5843.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Essex County

The most common commute times in Essex County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,648 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,441 commuters, 20.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Essex County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes484 (6.0%)667 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,648 (20.5%)1,441 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,247 (15.5%)1,289 (18.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes819 (10.2%)667 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes760 (9.4%)734 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes376 (4.7%)303 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes866 (10.8%)781 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes198 (2.5%)143 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes446 (5.5%)219 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes357 (4.4%)452 (6.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes447 (5.6%)278 (3.9%)
90 or more Minutes402 (5.0%)182 (2.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Essex County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,230, 15.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,522, 21.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Essex County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM387 (4.8%)94 (1.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM256 (3.2%)132 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM775 (9.6%)169 (2.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM998 (12.4%)313 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM975 (12.1%)771 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM947 (11.8%)1,249 (17.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,230 (15.3%)1,522 (21.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM815 (10.1%)956 (13.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM215 (2.7%)376 (5.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM330 (4.1%)542 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM318 (4.0%)146 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (0.1%)88 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM378 (4.7%)530 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM415 (5.2%)268 (3.7%)
Total8,050 (100.0%)7,156 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Essex County

Occupancy by Ownership in Essex County

Of the total 15,750 dwellings in Essex County, owner-occupied units account for 12,129 (77.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,621 (23.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Essex County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12,12977.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,62123.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units15,750100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Essex County

Occupancy by Household Size in Essex County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,06932.2%
2-Person Household6,03938.3%
3-Person Household2,17613.8%
4+ Person Household2,46615.7%
Total Housing Units15,750100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Essex County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,452 (68.1%)1,617 (31.9%)
2-Person Household5,042 (83.5%)997 (16.5%)
3-Person Household1,637 (75.2%)539 (24.8%)
4+ Person Household1,998 (81.0%)468 (19.0%)
Total Housing Units12,129 (77.0%)3,621 (23.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Essex County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School521 (50.4%)513 (49.6%)
High School Diploma3,220 (72.6%)1,217 (27.4%)
College/Associate Degree3,941 (80.4%)960 (19.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,447 (82.7%)931 (17.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Essex County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,79811.4%
35 to 44 Years1,87311.9%
45 to 54 Years2,50515.9%
55 to 64 Years3,79224.1%
65 to 74 Years3,26920.8%
75 to 84 Years1,70910.8%
85 Years and Over8045.1%
Total15,750100.0%

Housing Finances in Essex County

Median Income by Occupancy in Essex County

Median Income by Occupancy in Essex County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied12,129 (77.0%)$77,958
Renter-Occupied3,621 (23.0%)$35,551
Average15,750 (100.0%)$68,090

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Essex County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000147 (1.2%)159 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999187 (1.5%)84 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999268 (2.2%)362 (10.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999431 (3.5%)408 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999407 (3.4%)248 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999686 (5.7%)492 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,246 (10.3%)692 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,453 (20.2%)485 (13.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,523 (12.6%)241 (6.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,694 (22.2%)326 (9.0%)
$150,000 or more2,087 (17.2%)124 (3.4%)
Total12,129 (100.0%)3,621 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Essex County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300879 (7.2%)73 (2.0%)
$300 to $4991,526 (12.6%)379 (10.5%)
$500 to $7992,413 (19.9%)788 (21.8%)
$800 to $9991,170 (9.7%)914 (25.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,658 (21.9%)816 (22.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,403 (11.6%)120 (3.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,023 (8.4%)138 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999483 (4.0%)10 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more574 (4.7%)14 (0.4%)
Total12,129 (100.0%)3,621 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Essex County

Housing Structures in Essex County

Housing Structures in Essex County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached11,94075.8%
Single Unit, Attached2821.8%
2 Unit Apartments6814.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6794.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3542.2%
10 or more Apartments6464.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,1687.4%
Total15,750100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Essex County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,730 (89.9%)1,210 (10.1%)
Single Unit, Attached240 (85.1%)42 (14.9%)
2 Unit Apartments198 (29.1%)483 (70.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments89 (13.1%)590 (86.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21 (5.9%)333 (94.1%)
10 or more Apartments18 (2.8%)628 (97.2%)
Mobile Home / Other833 (71.3%)335 (28.7%)
Total12,129 (77.0%)3,621 (23.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Essex County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Essex County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room32 (0.3%)211 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms576 (4.8%)810 (22.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,474 (28.6%)1,615 (44.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,446 (36.7%)599 (16.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,601 (29.7%)386 (10.7%)
Total12,129 (100.0%)3,621 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Essex County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas526 (4.3%)132 (3.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,900 (15.7%)635 (17.5%)
Electricity1,893 (15.6%)1,237 (34.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene6,070 (50.0%)1,434 (39.6%)
Coal or Coke20 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,708 (14.1%)157 (4.3%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.1%)26 (0.7%)
Total12,129 (100.0%)3,621 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Essex County

Household Vehicle Usage in Essex County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle476 (3.9%)1,009 (27.9%)
1 Vehicle3,855 (31.8%)1,589 (43.9%)
2 Vehicles5,274 (43.5%)831 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2,524 (20.8%)192 (5.3%)
Total12,129 (100.0%)3,621 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Essex County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Essex County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,0316,098
Median Property Value$173,100$203,500
Median Household Income$65,554$1,431
Monthly Housing Costs$610$546
Real Estate Taxes$2,682$160

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Essex County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000725 (12.0%)88 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999735 (12.2%)508 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,830 (46.9%)3,749 (61.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999975 (16.2%)1,125 (18.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999363 (6.0%)332 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999214 (3.5%)75 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more189 (3.1%)221 (3.6%)
Total6,031 (100.0%)6,098 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Essex County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000260 (4.3%)192 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999824 (13.7%)74 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999433 (7.2%)282 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999797 (13.2%)253 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,177 (19.5%)449 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999639 (10.6%)1,276 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,245 (20.6%)884 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more656 (10.9%)1,449 (23.8%)
Total6,031 (100.0%)6,098 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Essex County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,057 (34.1%)97,045 (1,591.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,079 (17.9%)2,592 (42.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x615 (10.2%)1,380 (22.6%)
4.0x or more2,239 (37.1%)827 (13.6%)
Total6,031 (100.0%)6,098 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Essex County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800466 (7.7%)5 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,225 (20.3%)114 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,4994,031 (66.8%)614 (10.1%)
Total6,031 (100.0%)6,098 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Essex County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,607 (98.3%)28 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years4,493 (98.8%)54 (1.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,976 (86.6%)305 (13.4%)
26 to 34 Years3,326 (95.2%)167 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,431 (91.8%)305 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,302 (93.1%)317 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years5,948 (95.5%)278 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,360 (99.9%)4 (0.1%)
75 Years and older3,644 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34,087 (95.9%)1,458 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Essex County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,607 (98.3%)28 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,493 (98.8%)54 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,976 (86.6%)305 (13.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Essex County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,883 (96.8%)127 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,372 (94.0%)341 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,655 (95.3%)281 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,312 (95.0%)228 (5.0%)
$100,000 and over14,430 (97.0%)448 (3.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Essex County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6746 (45.6%)897 (54.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,802 (39.6%)3,037 (66.8%)
19 to 25 Years504 (22.1%)1,521 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,124 (32.2%)2,294 (65.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,065 (28.5%)2,539 (68.0%)
45 to 54 Years832 (18.0%)3,658 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,814 (29.1%)4,637 (74.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,222 (97.4%)3,856 (71.9%)
75 Years and over3,613 (99.2%)2,552 (70.0%)
Total16,722 (47.0%)24,991 (70.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Essex County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Essex County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years148 (6.5%)191 (8.9%)
18 to 34 Years237 (7.7%)194 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,090 (15.0%)1,198 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years646 (23.8%)524 (19.8%)
75 Years and over656 (39.9%)1,041 (52.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Essex County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Essex County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.2%)24 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years55 (1.8%)11 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years335 (4.6%)136 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years338 (12.4%)123 (4.6%)
75 Years and over464 (28.2%)546 (27.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Essex County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (0.2%)40 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.3%)84 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years103 (1.4%)183 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years77 (2.8%)134 (5.1%)
75 Years and over133 (8.1%)293 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Essex County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years143 (6.2%)130 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years167 (5.4%)83 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years391 (5.4%)558 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years127 (4.7%)102 (3.8%)
75 Years and over64 (3.9%)284 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Essex County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years34 (1.1%)35 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years503 (6.9%)659 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years239 (8.8%)358 (13.5%)
75 Years and over265 (16.1%)738 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Essex County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (0.5%)46 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.4%)22 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years232 (3.2%)221 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years122 (4.5%)41 (1.5%)
75 Years and over114 (6.9%)443 (22.2%)

Technology Access in Essex County

Computing Device Access in Essex County

Computing Device Access in Essex County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,46279.1%
Smartphone12,48979.3%
Tablet9,92163.0%
No Computing Device1,2057.6%
Total15,750100.0%

Internet Access in Essex County

Internet Access in Essex County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet760.5%
Broadband Home11,59873.6%
Cellular Data Only1,1917.6%
Satellite Internet1,2167.7%
No Internet1,94212.3%
Total15,750100.0%

Essex County Summary

Essex County is located in the northeastern corner of New York State, and is part of the Adirondack Park. It is bordered by Clinton County to the north, Franklin County to the east, Warren County to the south, and Hamilton County to the west. The county seat is the village of Elizabethtown.

History

Essex County was established in 1799, and was named after the county of Essex in England. The county was originally part of Clinton County, and was split off in 1799. The county was further divided in 1808, when the northern part of the county became Franklin County.
The county was originally inhabited by the Mohawk and Iroquois Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century, and the county was officially established in 1799.
The county was an important center of the iron industry in the 19th century, and the county seat of Elizabethtown was an important port on Lake Champlain. The county was also an important center of the lumber industry, and the county seat of Elizabethtown was an important center of the paper industry.

Geography

Essex County covers an area of 1,919 square miles, making it the largest county in New York State. The county is located in the Adirondack Mountains, and is home to several mountain peaks, including Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the state. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Ausable River, the Boquet River, and the Saranac River.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Adirondack Mountains in the north, and the Champlain Valley in the south. The county is home to several state parks, including the Adirondack Park, the Ausable Chasm, and the Saranac Lake Islands.

Economy

Essex County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large dairy farms, and is an important producer of milk, cheese, and other dairy products. The county is also home to several large paper mills, and is an important producer of paper products.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Ausable Chasm, the Adirondack Park, and the Saranac Lake Islands. Tourism is an important part of the county's economy, and the county is home to several resorts and hotels.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Essex County had a population of 39,370. The population is spread out over an area of 1,919 square miles, giving the county a population density of 20.5 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the county is 95.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the county is $41,945, and the median income for a family is $50,945.

Conclusion

Essex County is a large and diverse county located in the northeastern corner of New York State. The county is home to several mountain peaks, rivers, and state parks, and is an important center of the iron, lumber, and paper industries. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, and tourism is an important part of the county's economy. The county has a population of 39,370, and the median income for a household is $41,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Essex County?
Total Population of Essex County is 37,314.
What is the Total Male Population of Essex County?
Total Male Population of Essex County is 19,297.
What is the Total Female Population of Essex County?
Total Female Population of Essex County is 18,017.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Essex County?
There are 107.10 Males per 100 Females in Essex County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Essex County?
There are 93.37 Females per 100 Males in Essex County.
What is the Median Population Age in Essex County?
Median Population Age in Essex County is 49.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Essex County
Average Family Size in Essex County is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Essex County
Average Household Size in Essex County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Essex County?
Per Capita income in Essex County is $39,049.
What is the Median Family Income in Essex County?
Median Family Income in Essex County is $81,271.
What is the Median Household income in Essex County?
Median Household Income in Essex County is $68,090.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Essex County?
Income or Wage Gap in Essex County is 20.0%.
Women in Essex County earn 80.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Essex County?
Family Income Deficit in Essex County is $10,213.
Families that are below poverty line in Essex County earn $10,213 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Essex County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Essex County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Essex County?
There are 18,229 People in the Labor Forcein in Essex County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Essex County?
56.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Essex County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Essex County?
Unemployment Rate in Essex County is 5.1%.