Essex County, New York
NY · FIPS 36031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,973 | — | #1,285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,661 | -4.6% | #1,074 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.9 years | +28.3% | #231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,900 | -24.8% | #1,281 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $934 | -19.7% | #1,259 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.0% | #1,069 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Essex County has a population of 36,973, making it the #1,285 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Essex County is $71,661, ranking #1,074 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Essex County is $211,900 (-24.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $934/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.3%.
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95.0% of residents in Essex County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Essex County, New York
Essex County, New York has a total population of 36,973, making it the 1,285th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Essex County is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Essex County is $71,661, which ranks #1,074 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Essex County is $211,900, 24.8% below the national median. Renters in Essex County pay a median gross rent of $934 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Essex County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Essex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Essex County, New York 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.