Essex town is located in Chittenden County Vermont. Essex town has a 2024 population of 11,428. Essex town is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,494 in 2020.
The average household income in Essex town is $113,564 with a poverty rate of 9.06%. The median age in Essex town is 42.2 years: 40.6 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Essex town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,655 | 84.43% |
| Asian | 1,392 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,257 | 5.69% |
| Black or African American | 652 | 2.95% |
| Other race | 129 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,566 | 2.3 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 4,972 | 2.9 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 3,525 | 1.21 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 798 | 2.87 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 271 | 3.8 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 552 | 3.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,427 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,120 | 32.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,440 | 22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,168 | 13.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 382 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 2,546 | 16.28% |
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 | 13,442 | 13,018 | 7,451 |
| Asian | 871 | 642 | 421 |
| 2+ Races | 661 | 409 | 282 |
| Black | 470 | 456 | 321 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 234 | 132 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 71 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 68.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,648 | $69,667 | $53,134 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,764 | $102,071 | $70,990 |
| High School Graduate | $38,306 | $50,260 | $28,089 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,464 | $29,824 | $14,429 |
| Overall | $58,833 | $67,720 | $49,759 |
| Some College | $46,071 | $52,917 | $39,556 |
$58,833
Average Earnings
$67,720
Average Male
$49,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.72% of Essex town residents speak only English, while 13.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,516 | 1,384 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 1,392 | 431 | 30.96% |
| Multiple | 1,233 | 94 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 377 | 77 | 20.42% |
| Other | 129 | 34 | 26.36% |
| Black | 646 | 13 | 2.01% |
9.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.5%
Male Poverty Rate
10.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex town is Asian, with 30.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex town is Black, with 2.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.19% |
| High School | 17.08% |
| Some College | 5.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.42% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
| Female Employed | 3.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,363 | $137,052 |
| Households | $96,799 | $113,564 |
| Married Families | $125,901 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,304 | $70,566 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,040
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 294 |
| Second Gulf War | 293 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 277 |
| 65 to 74 | 246 |
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,000 | 6.69% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.67% |
| Other Race | 14 | 11.57% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5.07% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
46.22%
Born in Essex town
88.16%
Native Born
11.84%
Foreign Born
3.91%
Non Citizen
7.93%
Naturalized
88.16% of Essex town residents were born in the United States, with 46.22% having been born in Vermont. 3.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,258 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 11,292 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 11,326 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 11,360 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 11,394 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 11,428 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 11,462 | -34 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 11,496 | -62 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 11,558 | 64 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 11,494 | -10,415 | -47.54% |
| 2019 | 21,909 | 109 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 21,800 | 174 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 21,626 | 453 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 21,173 | 268 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 20,905 | 344 | 1.67% |
| 2014 | 20,561 | 135 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 20,426 | 389 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 20,037 | 186 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 19,851 | 212 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 19,639 | 0 | 0% |