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Essex (MA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Western Ave
Eastern Ave
PO Box
Southern Ave
Story St
John Wise Ave
Martin St
Apple St
Belcher St
Choate St
Pond St
Main St
Lufkin St
Conomo Point Rd
Grove St
County Rd
Winthrop St
Wood Dr
Spring St
Forest Ave
Pickering St
Lufkin Point Rd
Addison St
Lakeview Rd
Patriots Lndg
Low Land Farm Rd
Rocky Hill Rd
Prospect St
Turtle Back Rd
Chebacco Ter

Population of Essex, Massachusetts

StateMassachusetts
Land Area (mi²)2.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)741.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.33% (5)
Growth Since 2020-10.02% (-170)
Rank in State203th
Rank in Country12456th

The population of Essex, MA in 2022 is estimated to be 1,527. This is an increase of 0.33% (5 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Essex by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Essex by Age

Essex Population Pyramid 2022
Essex Median Age
45.9
Total
46.6
Male
40.9
Female
Essex Sex Ratio
47.91%
813
Male
52.09%
884
Female
Essex Age Dependency Ratio
24.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
51.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Essex Adults
1,200
Adults
(233 of whom are seniors) in Essex.

Population of Essex by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Essex

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 9.42%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 12.18%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 6.86%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Essex

While the overall poverty rate of Essex is 9.42%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (6.86%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (12.18%).

Poverty Rate of Essex by Employment Status and Sex

2.24%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
7.26%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Essex by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
33.51%
High School
6.8%
Some College
0.69%
Bachelors or Greater
Streets