Essex County, Vermont
VT · FIPS 50009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,982 | — | #2,813 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,294 | -21.1% | #2,150 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.9 years | +33.4% | #141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $172,500 | -38.8% | #1,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $827 | -28.9% | #1,913 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.9% | #1,717 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Essex County has a population of 5,982, making it the #2,813 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.9 years, which is 33.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Essex County is $59,294, ranking #2,150 out of 3,222 counties — 21.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Essex County is $172,500 (-38.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $827/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.4%.
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95.1% of residents in Essex County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Essex County, Vermont
Essex County, Vermont has a total population of 5,982, making it the 2,813th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Essex County is 51.9 years, which is 33.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Essex County is $59,294, which ranks #2,150 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Essex County is $172,500, 38.8% below the national median. Renters in Essex County pay a median gross rent of $827 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Essex County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Essex County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Essex County, Vermont 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.