Essex County, Massachusetts
MA · FIPS 25009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 813,054 | — | #78 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $101,883 | +35.6% | #154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $619,100 | +119.6% | #76 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,756 | +51.0% | #114 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.6% | #662 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Essex County has a population of 813,054, making it the #78 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Essex County is $101,883, ranking #154 out of 3,222 counties — 35.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Essex County is $619,100 (+119.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,756/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.5%.
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97.2% of residents in Essex County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
About Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County, Massachusetts has a total population of 813,054, making it the 78th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Essex County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Essex County is $101,883, which ranks #154 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Essex County is $619,100, 119.6% above the national median. Renters in Essex County pay a median gross rent of $1,756 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Essex County, 43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.7 min.
Essex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Essex County, Massachusetts comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.