Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 36,337 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 56th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 39,359 and has seen a growth of -7.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.9 years
Female: 52 years
Male: 48 years
There are 31,270 adults, (9,757 of whom are seniors) in Essex County.
Female: 17,912 (48.4%)
Male: 19,061 (51.6%)
The racial composition of Essex County includes 92.73% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,284 | 92.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,156 | 3.13% |
| Black or African American | 817 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 422 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 234 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Essex County's average per capita income is $46,945. Household income levels show a median of $71,661. The poverty rate stands at 11.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,566 | - |
| Families | $89,297 | $111,882 |
| Households | $71,661 | $95,557 |
| Non Families | $45,140 | $66,795 |
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