Essex town is located in Essex County New York. Essex town has a 2024 population of 618. Essex town is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 618 in 2020.
The average household income in Essex town is $81,185 with a poverty rate of 10.69%. The median age in Essex town is 54.8 years: 53.6 years for males, and 60.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Essex town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 659 | 96.49% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 311 | 2.2 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Married | 176 | 2.66 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.21 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 15 | 3.27 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Male | 14 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 24.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 110 | 20.56% |
| High School Graduate | 145 | 27.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 80 | 14.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 522 | 487 | 235 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,250 | $32,143 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,042 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,864 | $41,667 | $44,773 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $91,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,170 | $40,263 | $39,375 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $0 | $35,625 |
$40,170
Average Earnings
$40,263
Average Male
$39,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.2% of Essex town residents speak only English, while 15.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 50 | 7.62% |
| Multiple | 22 | 18 | 81.82% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
10.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.96%
Male Poverty Rate
7.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex town is White, with 7.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.88% |
| High School | 6.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 11.28% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,625 | $93,330 |
| Households | $70,433 | $81,185 |
| Married Families | $77,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,857 | $55,093 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 4.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.69%
Born in Essex town
98.83%
Native Born
1.17%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.83% of Essex town residents were born in the United States, with 57.69% having been born in New York. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 628 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 626 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 624 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 622 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 620 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 618 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 616 | 2 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 614 | -6 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 620 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 618 | -11 | -1.75% |
| 2019 | 629 | -6 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 635 | 1 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 634 | -3 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 637 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 644 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 647 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 650 | -7 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 657 | -9 | -1.35% |
| 2011 | 666 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 668 | 0 | 0% |