Essex County, NY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
37,077
Male
19,096
51.5%
Female
17,981
48.5%
Median Age
49.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
4.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.4%
High School or Higher50.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.6%
Married
45.3%
Essex County, NY has a population of 37,077 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 49.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.9% of the population. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.1% of residents are foreign-born.