Demographics in Essex, MA

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

1,775

Male

855

48.2%

Female

920

51.8%

Median Age

42.2

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

99.1%

Hispanic

0.8%

Two or More

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

47.1%

High School or Higher

54.8%

Foreign Born

1.2%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

41.2%

Avg Household Size

2.8

Marital Status by Age

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

Essex, MA has a population of 1,775 with a median age of 42.2. The racial makeup is 99.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black. About 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.2%.