Essex County, Massachusetts
Essex County is home to 813,054 people. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Massachusetts rate (10.0%). The median household income is $101,883.
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| Measure | Value | Massachusetts | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 813,054 | 7,044,056 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $101,883 | $103,960 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 9.4% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.9% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 47.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $619,100 | $562,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,756 | $1,762 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 56.8% | 51.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 19.1% | 18.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.2 years | 40.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.