Essex County, Vermont
Essex County is home to 5,982 people. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Vermont rate (10.1%). The median household income is $59,294.
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| Measure | Value | Vermont | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,982 | 647,106 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,294 | $81,203 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.8% | 10.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.9% | 10.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 43.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $172,500 | $316,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $827 | $1,234 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.6% | 48.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.1% | 4.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 51.9 years | 43.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.