Essex County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,623 | — | #2,445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,520 | -24.8% | #2,371 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.1 years | +21.1% | #463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $238,100 | -15.5% | #1,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,094 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.4% | #1,355 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Essex County has a population of 10,623, making it the #2,445 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Essex County is $56,520, ranking #2,371 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Essex County is $238,100 (-15.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.
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91.2% of residents in Essex County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% below the national rate.
About Essex County, Virginia
Essex County, Virginia has a total population of 10,623, making it the 2,445th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Essex County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Essex County is $56,520, which ranks #2,371 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Essex County is $238,100, 15.5% below the national median. Renters in Essex County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Essex County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.1 min.
Essex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%).
All data for Essex County, Virginia 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.