Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 827,136 with a growth rate of 0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 3rd largest county in Massachusetts. The 2010 population was 745,469 and has seen a growth of 10.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 643,569 adults, (150,106 of whom are seniors) in Essex County.
Female: 418,024 (51.4%)
Male: 395,030 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Essex County includes 67.78% White, 12.1% other race, 4.03% Black or African American, 3.63% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551,107 | 67.78% |
| Two or more races | 98,713 | 12.14% |
| Other race | 98,377 | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 32,753 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 29,493 | 3.63% |
| Native American | 2,429 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 182 | 0.02% |
Essex County's average per capita income is $63,027. Household income levels show a median of $101,883. The poverty rate stands at 9.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $156,491 | $196,857 |
| Families | $128,792 | $167,108 |
| Households | $101,883 | $140,098 |
| Non Families | $54,999 | $80,304 |
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