Essex County's estimated 2026 population is 10,631 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Essex County is the 115th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 11,145 and has seen a growth of -4.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 50 years
There are 8,723 adults, (2,576 of whom are seniors) in Essex County.
Female: 5,924 (55.8%)
Male: 4,699 (44.2%)
The racial composition of Essex County includes 54.78% White, 37.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,819 | 54.78% |
| Black or African American | 3,941 | 37.1% |
| Two or more races | 542 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 141 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 107 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.1% |
Essex County's average per capita income is $49,567. Household income levels show a median of $56,520. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,607 | - |
| Families | $83,281 | $111,254 |
| Households | $56,520 | $81,300 |
| Non Families | $25,833 | $42,530 |
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