Essex County, Vermont's estimated 2024 population is 6,023 with a growth rate of 0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County, Vermont is the 14th largest county in Vermont. The 2010 population was 6,312 and has seen a growth of -4.58% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,088 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 6,075 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 6,062 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 6,049 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 6,036 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 6,023 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 6,010 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 5,997 | 27 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 5,970 | 50 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 5,920 | -225 | -3.66% |
| 2019 | 6,145 | -64 | -1.03% |
| 2018 | 6,209 | 25 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 6,184 | -41 | -0.66% |
| 2016 | 6,225 | 32 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 6,193 | 40 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 6,153 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 6,192 | -29 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 6,221 | -101 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 6,322 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 6,312 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,405 | 92 | 1.46% |
| 1980 | 6,313 | 897 | 16.56% |
| 1970 | 5,416 | -667 | -10.96% |
| 1960 | 6,083 | -174 | -2.78% |
| 1950 | 6,257 | -233 | -3.59% |
| 1940 | 6,490 | -577 | -8.16% |
| 1930 | 7,067 | -297 | -4.03% |
| 1920 | 7,364 | -20 | -0.27% |
| 1910 | 7,384 | -672 | -8.34% |
| 1900 | 8,056 | -1,455 | -15.3% |
| 1890 | 9,511 | 1,580 | 19.92% |
| 1880 | 7,931 | 1,120 | 16.44% |
| 1870 | 6,811 | 1,025 | 17.72% |
| 1860 | 5,786 | 1,136 | 24.43% |
| 1850 | 4,650 | 424 | 10.03% |
| 1840 | 4,226 | 245 | 6.15% |
| 1830 | 3,981 | 697 | 21.22% |
| 1820 | 3,284 | 197 | 6.38% |
| 1810 | 3,087 | 1,608 | 108.72% |
| 1800 | 1,479 | -4,609 | -75.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,682 | 95.08% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,667 | 2.23 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 1,282 | 2.68 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 1,014 | 1.2 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Female | 256 | 3.72 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 115 | 2.91 | 80 | 20 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 385 | 8.44% |
| Associates Degree | 348 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 515 | 11.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 405 | 8.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,968 | 43.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 122 | 2.67% |
| Some College | 819 | 17.95% |
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 | 4,341 | 3,844 | 880 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 160 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 13 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 3 |
| Asian | 22 | 14 | 3 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 35.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,118 | $51,250 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,750 | $63,125 | $31,250 |
| High School Graduate | $33,529 | $36,719 | $28,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,596 | $33,750 | $28,333 |
| Overall | $35,643 | $40,650 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $38,068 | $52,500 | $30,000 |
$35,643
Average Earnings
$40,650
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.36% of Essex County, Vermont residents speak only English, while 6.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,604 | 700 | 12.49% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 43 | 46.74% |
| Asian | 44 | 28 | 63.64% |
| Multiple | 209 | 21 | 10.05% |
13.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Essex County, Vermont is Asian, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Essex County, Vermont is Multiple, with 10.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.53% |
| High School | 13.31% |
| Some College | 8.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Male Employed | 5.64% |
| Female Employed | 5.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,481 | $80,661 |
| Households | $55,247 | $71,462 |
| Married Families | $74,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,269 | $52,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
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
514
Number of Veterans
488
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 239 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 503 | 10.64% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 6.55% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
36.75%
Born in Essex County, Vermont
97.11%
Native Born
2.89%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
1.87%
Naturalized
97.11% of Essex County, Vermont residents were born in the United States, with 36.75% having been born in Vermont. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.