Essex County, MA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
807,258
Male
392,167
48.6%
Female
415,091
51.4%
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
18.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher29.7%
High School or Higher46.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.5%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.9%
Married
41.4%
Essex County, MA has a population of 807,258 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 70.3% of the population. 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 18.8% of residents are foreign-born.