Essex Junction is a city located in Chittenden County Vermont. Essex Junction has a 2024 population of 10,894. Essex Junction is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 2.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,585 in 2020.
The average household income in Essex Junction is $114,821 with a poverty rate of 6.61%. The median age in Essex Junction is 40.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Essex Junction was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,919 | 83.2% |
| Two or more races | 818 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 599 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American | 359 | 3.35% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,716 | 2.27 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 2,440 | 2.82 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Non Family | 1,653 | 1.2 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Female | 442 | 2.51 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 181 | 4.06 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 426 | 5.35% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,455 | 30.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,550 | 19.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,295 | 16.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1,269 | 15.93% |
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 | 6,855 | 6,608 | 3,598 |
| 2+ Races | 485 | 223 | 143 |
| Asian | 360 | 219 | 136 |
| Black | 208 | 196 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 101 | 67 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,602 | $73,906 | $59,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,417 | $105,217 | $62,273 |
| High School Graduate | $40,467 | $44,954 | $29,834 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,116 | $32,690 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,358 | $63,601 | $51,198 |
| Some College | $47,083 | $55,500 | $34,893 |
$57,358
Average Earnings
$63,601
Average Male
$51,198
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.13% of Essex Junction residents speak only English, while 14.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,874 | 541 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 599 | 166 | 27.71% |
6.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
8.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex Junction is Asian, with 27.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex Junction is White, with 6.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29% |
| High School | 10.97% |
| Some College | 4.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,593 | $135,861 |
| Households | $94,423 | $114,821 |
| Married Families | $127,760 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,315 | $74,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.1%
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
557
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 161 |
| First Gulf War | 79 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 110 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
| 75+ | 91 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 11.94% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
47.82%
Born in Essex Junction
87.1%
Native Born
12.9%
Foreign Born
6.07%
Non Citizen
6.83%
Naturalized
87.1% of Essex Junction residents were born in the United States, with 47.82% having been born in Vermont. 6.07% 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 | 11,281 | 78 | 0.7% |
| 2028 | 11,203 | 77 | 0.69% |
| 2027 | 11,126 | 77 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 11,049 | 78 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 10,971 | 77 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 10,894 | 77 | 0.71% |
| 2023 | 10,817 | -100 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 10,917 | 117 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 10,800 | 215 | 2.03% |
| 2020 | 10,585 | -276 | -2.54% |
| 2019 | 10,861 | -28 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 10,889 | 131 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 10,758 | 339 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 10,419 | 306 | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 10,113 | 287 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 9,826 | 157 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 9,669 | 157 | 1.65% |
| 2012 | 9,512 | 127 | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 9,385 | 84 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 9,301 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,591 | 195 | 2.32% |
| 1990 | 8,396 | 1,363 | 19.38% |
| 1980 | 7,033 | 522 | 8.02% |
| 1970 | 6,511 | 1,171 | 21.93% |
| 1960 | 5,340 | 2,599 | 94.82% |
| 1950 | 2,741 | -8,540 | -75.7% |