Essex County, Virginia
Essex County is home to 10,623 people. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Virginia rate (9.9%). The median household income is $56,520.
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| Measure | Value | Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,623 | 8,705,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $56,520 | $93,170 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.3% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.8% | 12.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 8.8% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 42.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $238,100 | $383,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $972 | $1,579 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 52.9% | 48.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.1% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.1 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Caroline County
- King and Queen County
- King George County
- Middlesex County
- Richmond County
- Westmoreland County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.