Demographics in Essex, MD

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Essex?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

40,670

Male

18,982

46.7%

Female

21,688

53.3%

Median Age

40.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

54.8%

Black

33.6%

Hispanic

7.0%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

6.9%

Other

3.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.3%

High School or Higher

40.9%

Foreign Born

8.3%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

36.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Essex, MD has a population of 40,670 with a median age of 40.9. The racial makeup is 54.8% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 33.6% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.3%.