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 $85,090 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median age in Essex town is 55 years: 52.5 years for males, and 60 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Essex town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 662 | 95.25% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 4.17% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.58% |
| 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 | 306 | 2.27 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 180 | 2.72 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.27 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 18 | 3.67 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Male | 3 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 3.31% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 6.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 23.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 16.94% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 30.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 3.13% |
| Some College | 92 | 16.94% |
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 | 534 | 499 | 213 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 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 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,778 | $37,000 | $38,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,583 | $68,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,464 | $42,679 | $46,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $75,781 | $76,406 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,473 | $41,813 | $40,625 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $0 | $36,875 |
$41,473
Average Earnings
$41,813
Average Male
$40,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.54% of Essex town residents speak only English, while 15.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 661 | 62 | 9.38% |
| Multiple | 29 | 25 | 86.21% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | 50% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.39%
Male Poverty Rate
9.85%
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 9.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 26.98% |
| High School | 7.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
| Female Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,583 | $97,215 |
| Households | $73,796 | $85,090 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,875 | $58,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
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 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
56.69%
Born in Essex town
99.28%
Native Born
0.72%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
99.28% of Essex town residents were born in the United States, with 56.69% 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% |